A lot of parents can relate to the dread and anxiety…

Your kid is begging to have a sleepover with friends. They’re old enough and responsible enough to handle it, there’s just one problem.

They still wear a diaper!

Bedwetting is a common problem and one that affects kids of all ages.

According to the American Association of Pediatrics, five million children aged six and older in the United States wet the bed regularly. Not to mention, plenty of toddlers and kids under six may have mastered potty training but have difficulty holding it in all night.

Those that wet the bed may wear a diaper, pull-up or some other form of absorbent underwear at home.

But what about sleepovers? Can a child go to a sleepover or spend the night away if they wear a diaper at night?

Read moreCan your child have a sleepover if they still wear a diaper? (Tips and strategies from real parents)

Going out to eat in a restaurant with kids can be a fun family activity.

Or, it can be the stuff that nightmares are made of!

Picking the right restaurant can be the difference between having a fun family outing and spending an hour nagging at your kids, before hurriedly paying the bill and leaving without dessert.

Sitting around a table in an adult-oriented restaurant with limited entertainment can be a real challenge for kids. Those who are too young to express their dissatisfaction with words are likely to resort to yelling, crying and leaving the table.

That’s why it’s so important for parents to invest some time into finding the most kid-friendly restaurants in their area.

But what should you look out for when choosing a family-friendly restaurant? This guide to choosing the best, most kid-friendly restaurants might help.

Read moreWhat Makes a Restaurant Kid-Friendly? (Tips to find them & family-friendly restaurant ideas)

Every family is unique and the relationship that each stepmom has with her new family will be different.

In most situations, it would feel weird for kids to call their stepmom, ‘mom’.

Yet calling her by her first name might not feel exactly right either, considering how important she is to the family.

This can be even more so with blended families where she might be mom to some of the kids and stepmom to others.

So what should kids call their stepmom?

Stepmothers play an important role in kid’s lives, so it’s a good idea to recognize that with a name that reflects that more than just ‘Sarah’.

Read on for some ideas for nicknames that kids can use to call their stepmom. If none of these fit, you can use them as ideas to help you come up with your own.

Read more71 Lovely Nicknames to Call Your Stepmom

The terminology around infant clothing can be confusing.

If you don’t know the difference between a onesie and a romper, you’re not alone!

To further confuse matters, these types of baby clothes may also be referred to as body suits, creepers, jumpsuits, vest, playsuits, or pajamas. And the words used may be different depending on where you live.

Knowing the difference between a onesie vs romper is useful, even if it’s just so you can tell family members who want to help out what you might need (or when you go to load up your baby registry).

Read moreOnesies vs Rompers Explained for New Parents

Babies are messy little things, especially when it comes to mealtimes.

With a newborn baby that needs to eat up to 12 times per day, you’re going to need quite a few burp cloths and bibs to keep them (and you) clean.

If you have relatives who are asking what gifts they can buy for the baby, then bibs and burp cloths are a great idea because you’ll use them every day and you can never have too many.

Now you might be wondering, what’s the difference between bibs vs burp cloths anyway?

Read moreBibs vs Burp Cloths Explained for New Parents

The bedrock of successful parenting is, very often, a successful marriage.

That’s not to say that divorce isn’t sometimes the right choice, or that single parents can’t do an amazing job.

But when a child’s parents love each other deeply and, more importantly, work on their relationship — everyone wins.

There’s no doubt: Being a parent and husband or wife is hard work. The relationship tends to want to take a backseat to raising the kids, and paying the bills, and getting chores done, and on and on.

It’s a wonder anyone makes it work!

But they do. And to prove it, I’ve compiled some of the best true marriage stories from Reddit to give you hope and make you believe in the power of love!

Read moreThe Best Marriage Stories on Reddit to Give You Hope