Top 50 Parenting Blogs
The web abounds with information on parenting. Counselors, psychologists, doctors, those with a long string of unrecognizable titles behind their name, often think they have all the answers. We prefer to think that the real experts are those who are actually living the life: the parents themselves. Unfortunately, it is easy for parents to feel failure.
After all, children are terribly unpredictable... except for the way they never fail to turn into some tantrum-throwing wild beast every time you're unusually anxious to impress someone. Nonetheless, when that sweet baby-face turns upward for a kiss, all memories of tantrums fade away in the wake of an unexplainable warm and fuzzy feeling. Being a parent is truly one of the most rewarding jobs on this planet. And so we herald these top mom and dad bloggers. Some are witty, while others are full of drama. No matter how bad your day was, someone had it worse. You'll learn to recognize the joys of parenting and make the most of every moment you have with their guidance.
Top Five
- Mama Said: Sometimes moms just need a place to escape, laugh, and linger. Jen Singer is the originator of "Please Take My Children to Work" day -- a day for work-at-home moms to escape and take the day off. This blog's packed full of tips and information that any frazzled mom will appreciate and enjoy at the end of a long day.
- Why We Love It: Mamma Said has received many blog awards, and Jen Singer has been featured in numerous publications and newscasts, from the New York Times to USA Today, The Today Show, Parenting, Real Simple, and more. We love her "Momversation" posts featuring controversial topics for moms to weigh in on.
- Favorite Post: THE HAPPIEST MOM: 6 Tips to Get the Kids to Help Clean the House
- From Dates to Diapers, and Beyond: Christine and Ray are proud parents of 7 with a love for making all things fun! We could all use a little dose of their contagious happiness for those days when parenting doesn't seem all that fun.
- Why We Love It: When you need a little advice and encouragement, Christine and Ray share from experience. You'll appreciate their level-headed advice that's delivered with a smile.
- Favorite Post: Our Morning with 11dy
- DIY Father: This is a dad's guide to parenting. After all, what guy wants to read the mom blogs? The site is packed with practical information that can help Dads do their job more effectively and efficiently.
- Why We Love It: The main purpose of this site is to help fathers be the best that they can be. After all, our kids need a strong male role model, and this parenting site from a male perspective can really help support and encourage men to play their part well.
- Favorite Post: 10 Sites You Must Visit Before Father's Day
- Mom 101: Feeling frazzled? Take a break and recharge with a mommy who promises that she doesn't know what she's doing either.
- Why We Love It: Liz is an acclaimed author, and you'll love her humorous and sardonic take on parenting. Her blog is award winning, and her writing has been featured in numerous publications.
- Favorite Post: In Defense of the Stay-at-Home Dad
- Money Saving Mom: What mom doesn't deal with this all-consuming need to save money at some point or another? For most of us, it's a daily battle. How do you make a gallon of milk stretch for an extra day, or how do find bargains on shoes that your children are ever-needful of? Money Saving mom has the answers and does all the hard work for you, helping you stretch your buck without losing your mind!
- Why We Love It: Money Saving mom not only helps you manage your money better, but she touches every piece of the puzzle, from finding coupons to planning meals or managing your time better. Moms, find a better you with Money Saving Mom.
- Favorite Post: Thirty-One Days to a Better Budget
The Rest of the Best
- 5 Minutes for Mom: Moms, ever need just five minutes to yourself? This site gives you everything you need for a relaxing and fulfilling five minutes. If you have children, this will likely become your go-to site for advice and inspiration.
- A Day in Z Life: This mom of 4 happy girls blogs about everyday life and sweetly reminds us all to appreciate the time we have with our little ones! Her photos tell the story all on their own.
- An Island Life: Learn all about family life in Hawaii, and find out about a number of unique products that help make a parent's life easier. Kailani is a friendly and fun mom with a heart to help other families.
- An Untraditional Home: Consider yourself an untraditional parent? If you like to think "out of the box" then you might appreciate the insights found here.
- Baby Loving Mama: Blogger Emilie appreciates the opportunity to be a stay-at-home mom and shares insightful (and sometimes funny) posts such as "My Top 10 Reasons Public Bathrooms are NOT Kid Friendly!" or "Mommy's Essential Guide to Mealtime." She's consistently throwing out cute, creative ideas and recipes that'll make your crew happy.
- Baby on Board: When you need a good laugh, Baby on Board is there. This blogger is a comedian who has been featured on Oprah, Dr. Phil, The Today Show, 20/20, Larry King Live, and more. You don't want to miss her hilarious outlook on a parenting.
- Baby Toolkit: Parenting gone geek! Here you'll find yourself astounded with an array of interesting new products and gadgets, each featured to help make the modern parent's life a little easier.
- Boobies, Babies, and a Blog: Product Reviews and fun giveaways abound here. This is definitely a site for mommies only -- be forewarned.
- Coming to a Nursery Near You: Dawn knows what it's like to be kept on your toes with little ones. She has three herself. The tagline of her blog is, "This is what crazy looks like." Read along and laugh at her tales. (You'll relate to more than a few!)
- Crazy Adventures in Parenting: What parent doesn't have crazy adventures to share? Army wife Lisa Douglas blogs about raising six (yes, SIX!) kids. She promises that while "coffee's welcome," "sanity's optional"! This blog's a humorous take on parenting, showcasing the lighter side that all of us need to see sometimes.
- Daddy Types: Here's the blog for new dads. Greg Allen showcases some interesting products, ideas, and other baby-related stuff that's sure grab a guy's attention.
- Disney Family: This Disney blog emphasizes the importance of family time. You'll get lots of fun tips and creative ideas for making the most of your time together as a family.
- Dorky Dad: If you fall in the "dorky dad" category, you'll find companionship on this blog, "where hope and testosterone go to die." Girls, this is definitely a guy's read, so don't even go there!
- Fill My Cuppie: The blog of Capstone Productions Christian Books, Fill My Cuppie is a great read for parents and older children. It features inspirational stories of faith for children and even offers print and read stories, perfect for home devotions or Sunday School.
- Girl's Gone Child: Here's one hip and stylish mom who offers tips on style, diet, and more. This is a great place to enjoy some "me" time with a mom who has great style and will give you some inspiration for your kids' rooms and attire.
- Good Goog: This site's theme is adventures in parenting. Her posts feature topics that many moms think about every day, such as oral health, growth milestones, and TV as a babysitter.
- Happy Healthy Hip Parenting: The founder of this blog is a certified parent educator with a passion for supporting parents and helping them enrich relationships. Think of this site as a personal-life coach for parents.
- Home Ec 101: Feel inadequate and ill prepared to face the challenges of a home and children? Not to worry -- you're not alone! This blog will teach you to cook it, wash it, fix it, clean it, and do just about anything else that a parent will ever need to tackle.
- Huffpost Parents: The Huffpost is an exclusive information site with headlines that are sure to grab any parent's attention. We love that you can choose from sections such as "Pregnancy," "Toddlers," "Newborns and Babies," "Moms on the Go," or "Tweens and Teens."
- Jolly Mom: Jolly Mom helps you turn an ordinary day into something extraordinary. She's the creative and crafty type, with loads of frugal and thrifty ideas for keeping the little ones happy, busy, and healthy!
- Literary Mama: Here's a literary blog on the theme of child-rearing. Mothers write about the complexities of motherhood, featuring inspirational stories of personal growth. Book reviews are also popular here.
- Make and Takes: You'll put your friends to shame with the cool crafts, recipes, and party ideas featured on Make and Takes. Get some new ideas to makeover family night and whip up a meal that your entire crew will love.
- Mama Cheaps: For many parents, the reality of the daily grind often centers around living frugally. Here's one mom who knows just how to live on the cheap and enjoy life at the same time.
- Modern Mom: Celebrity Brooke Burke blogs for Modern Mom, and you'll find her mom insights surprisingly fresh and heartfelt. This site also features tons of news articles and ideas to help moms stay hip and modern.
- Mom Fuse: This multi-authored site is an online magazine for moms, by moms. Here you can learn about the latest trends for baby and keep up with all the coupons and deals, too! It's a mom's dream come true!
- Mommy PR: It's a one-stop pop for the on-the-go mom that has little time to spare! Mommy PR features a "Reading Room" with the latest news and headlines, tips on the latest hot coupons, nutrition and fitness articles, great travel ideas, contests, product reviews, and giveaways!
- Motherload: This blogger has parenting down to a science! Anything you need to know about saving money, menu planning, shopping, cleaning, crafting, or celebrating, you'll find excellent advice on here.
- No Time for Flash Cards: Childhood education is this author's passion. She features fun educational ideas for little ones, from books to crafts and other actives. A must-visit for any stay-at-home mom.
- On the Upside: Being a mom can just be plain crazy at times. Learn how to look on the upside, even when things aren't looking up.
- Parent Hacks: Eighteen years of parenting and marriage wisdom are all wrapped up in this blog. Because after all, they're the only real experts in parenting: the been-there, done-that parents.
- Queen of Spain: A former broadcast journalist and social media strategist, political director, and producer is found blogging at Queen of Spain. When she's not on television or on the road, you'll find her right here, blogging about family and life in general. Every post is original and intriguing.
- Raising Olives: Parents of 10 children blog about parenting, home making, frugality, and homeschooling. Who else could me more qualified to offer advice on solving sibling squabbles, managing household duties, and working together as a family?
- Real Adventures from a Mom of Three: Any parent who's looking for the best product out there to help them along on this parenting journey will appreciate Megan's product reviews. She also frequently hosts fun giveaways!
- Rocks in My Dryer: Sweet and simple, this blog is as refreshing as a drink of cold water when you're feeling alone and in the desert. Her posts cover a wide range of topics, but all come straight from the heart of a loving, compassionate mother.
- She Scribes: A NY mom blogs about her life as a mom and posts helpful ideas and tips to the benefit of other moms. Her posts offer daily insights such as "Important Safe Driving Tips" and fun reviews, as well as less practical stuff like the latest entertainment news.
- Shopping Mama: If you want to be "in the know" when it comes to unique and fab things for your little ones, you'll love the reviews and weekly features of Shopping Mama. Everything from clothes to gear and toys are covered in fashionable style.
- Simply Being Mommy: Texan mom Crystal knows what moms go through. They're the maid, chef, chauffeur, nurse, accountant, tutor, mediator, seamstress… you get it. She'll help you enjoy your journey and make the most of parenting while you're in it with recipes, tips, and more.
- Suburban Turmoil: At Suburban Turmoil, imperfection is an art. Here parents are encouraged to live, eat, play, primp, try, and win! Triumph and enjoy this stage of your live with acclaimed persona Lindsay Ferrier.
- Susan Heim on Parenting: The editor of "Chicken Soup for the Soul" bares her soul and parenting experiences on this blog. Her posts touch on matters of importance to every mom, from dealing with playground bullies to finding great bargains on everything imaginable.
- The Parenting Weblog: You'll find answers to common parenting and child health questions on the Parenting Weblog. There's a good variety of helpful information on topics such as family travel, beauty tips, and holiday planning.
- The Pioneer Woman: Few can resist the whimsical charm of Ree Drummond and her fascinating website. While this blog isn't totally devoted to parenting, Ree's a devoted homeschooling mother who blogs on topics from cooking to photography, home and garden, homeschooling, and more.
- Toddler Planet: If you think life's hard, try reading this blog by mother and cancer survivor Susan Nieber. She discusses the challenges and joys of mothering through cancer.
- Two of a Kind, Working on a Full House: Dee blogs about parenting, featuring ideas for fun family activities, recipes, and more. We love her stylish finds for moms, and she also hosts some pretty amazing getaways, too.
- Velveteen Mind: Mom blogger and author Megan hosts a beautifully designed blog that just as articulately written. She's been through some difficult bumps in the road -- her family found themselves among the homeless after Hurricane Katrina -- however, her motto continues to stand strong: "“Relish the Velveteen. Revel in the Threadbare.”
- What to Expect: New parents really don't know what to do or how to act when it comes to parenting. Much of the journey is a learn-by-doing experience, but it can really help to get a little heads-up on your way in! Get all the tips you need on pregnancy, babies, and after with this blog.
