It’s always nice to know that there are other people – both Moms AND Dads – like you out there.
With that in mind, we are going to share the best parenting blogs out there!
Want to Start Your Own Parenting Blog?
Yes, really, even YOU can have your own parenting blog! It’s really not as scary as you might think!
I mean, think of it this way: do you have kids? Is your personal parenting journey exactly the same as someone else’s?
(Rhetorical question.)
Because you (and your family) are totally unique, it’s totally true that you have your very own story to share and your very own take on parenting to share as well. You never know who might benefit from hearing what you have to say either — your unique perspective might well have the potential to change someone’s life for the good!
If you’re interested in pursuing starting your own blog, start by jotting down some topics that you’d like to talk about — maybe you’re a homeschooling family and want to share the ups and downs, or maybe you want to blog about how to still give your kids “roots” when you travel the country in an RV!
Whatever makes your family quirky is what others want to hear about (think hard too, because I PROMISE that there really is something that you could talk about for days and days and days, if only someone would listen)!
If you’re ready to get started for yourself, check out some of our articles on how to start a blog and how to make your blog profitable, and/or you can sign up for our FREE 7-day course to get everything set up!
25 Best Parenting Blogs to Follow
1) Story of This Life
You may have come across one of the hilarious videos that this family has put together before.
The one that stands out for me is sleeping with a baby. It is SO accurate!
This parenting blog focuses mainly on their video content, so if you’re looking for those then you’re in the right place.
They focus on real life, and all of the little life lessons that come along the path of motherhood – whether that be us teaching our kids about the world, or them teaching us.
3 Parenting Articles We Loved:
2) How To Be a Dad
We love this blog – this was set up by Dads Andy and Charlie, who aim to entertain you and make you feel less alone on your journey.
They share hilarious articles and Instructional Diagrams that show you helpful things such as the similarities between babies and Zombies!
3 Parenting Articles We Loved:
3) Alpha Mom
Alpha Mom was started by founder Isabel Kallman, who wanted to help women who are new to motherhood feel confident and supported.
She says that they believe that there is no one perfect mom style, and that all styles of parenting are welcome.
There is no judgment on this site, but a plethora of incredibly helpful articles to give you ideas and advice. Love it!
3 Parenting Articles We Loved:
- Baby Shark (and Family) Jack o’Lantern DIY
- The Homework Blues: Five Strategies for a Better Experience
- Three Tips You Need to Know About Car Seat Safety
4) Foster The Family Blog
If you are planning on fostering or adopting children in the near future, this is the blog for you.
Jamie shares ways to equip parents for the new addition to their family.
They also have a non-profit which supports foster and adoption families, and if you wish to make a donation, you can select specifically what you’d like to donate.
Things such as: $20 to provide a meal to be delivered to a new foster family, $30 for diapers, wipes and formula, $75 for stroller or car seat for the new foster child, and more.
3 Parenting Articles We Loved:
- A Love Letter to Single Foster +Adoptive Moms
- I Get Too Attached
- Packing Up & Saying Goodbye: The Chores and Emotions of the Final Day of Placement
5) Mama Knows It All
We absolutely love this site because Brandi is so honest and loving in her words and the advice that she gives.
You can truly feel the compassion through her writing – it’s a very supportive blog.
Brandi shares her different life experiences – she is currently mother to a 10 year old and 2 year old, and had previously been a single mom. She’s got her happy ever after now, which is lovely to see.
3 Parenting Articles We Loved:
- 5 Ideas for Family Fun Using (gasp!) Screens
- How to Change Your Baby’s Diaper Anywhere
- 10 Bad Habits to Break Now Before Your Daughter Picks Them Up
6) The Realistic Mama
This blog run by a mom of 2, Alida, is a breath of fresh air. She provides real, helpful advice for normal Moms.
She is smashing the blogging side of things too, with some really impressive income reports, if you’re interested in the blogging side of things.
There’s everything on here from tips for raising children, loving your husband and making money from home. We love it!
3 Parenting Articles We Loved:
7) Hurrah for Gin
This is one of those sites where you’re like “I wish I had come up with this concept…” – it’s genius!
Hurrah for Gin is run by Katie Kirby, who is from the UK. The blog showcases her funny take on parenthood – you won’t be able to help but laugh!
The pictures are incredibly accurate for everyday parenthood, and it’s always nice to know that other people are having the same struggles.
3 Parenting Articles We Loved:
8) Nurture & Thrive
This is a really great site learning more about mindful parenting and focusing on the well-being of your whole child, not just what books to buy or games to play (although that’s covered too!)
The best part of this site is that it doesn’t just teach you how to parent your children, it teaches you how to BE a better parent.
3 Parenting Articles We Loved:
- Do Family Time The Swedish Way: Cozy, Simple, and Meaningful
- 3-Step Quick Guide to Positive Discipline: Are you Reacting or Responding to Your Child?
- Kindness Matters: Show Your Kids How Doing Good Leads to Happiness
9) Pregnant Chicken
This site was created by Amy Morrison, who wanted to help pregnant women and new parents with their new life.
You can find information here with an injection of humour, which is just what you need as a new Mom.
You can find a huge amount of articles regarding pregnancy, parenthood, and everything in between.
3 Parenting Articles We Loved:
- The Best Harry Potter Baby Gear (who wouldn’t love this?!)
- Breastfeeding For Beginners
- Happily After Giving Birth – 10 Things They Don’t Tell You
10) Scary Mommy
This is one of the giants within the parenting blog space – it has everything and anything!
There is a section for pretty much any topic that you’d like to read about – Politics, Divorce, Single and Step Parenting and more.
We really love all of the items in their store too!
3 Parenting Articles We Loved:
- Dudes, Stop Acting Like Your Wife is Your Maid
- I’m Done Obsessing About Making My Body Smaller
- I Used to Be a Patient Person – Then I Had Kids
11) Modern Parents Messy Kids
This site is run by mom of 3 Stephanie and her team. Their motto is “mindful living, effortless style”.
They share the best ways to simplify all parenting-related things, including recipes, products, tips and organizing hacks.
They hope to share the things that you can use in your life to make things a little bit easier.
3 Parenting Articles We Loved:
- How to Maintain Your Zen When the Kids Have Lost Their Ever-Loving Minds
- Side Stepping the Dinner Time Struggle: Dealing with a Stubborn Eater
- Establishing “Family Jobs” and “Money Jobs” at Home
12) Caffeine and Fairy Dust
This is a blog which is located in South Africa. Maz has 3 kids, 3 dogs and 3 cats.
The blog is known for being raw, relatable and honest, with updates on how they are all doing as a family.
3 Parenting Articles We Loved:
13) Mommy Evolution
This is a family lifestyle blog that focuses on parenting tips that you will need.
If you are searching around for tips that you can action straight away, they have everything that you need, including kids activities and family meal ideas.
3 Parenting Articles We Loved:
- Sensory Processing Disorder Signs in Children
- What I Wish I Knew as a New Parent
- How to Run Errands with a Toddler and Stay Sane
14) Kristina Kuzmic
Chances are – you’ve seen one of this lady’s videos – perhaps on Facebook? They are brilliant – funny and relatable.
Parenting comedy is what she’s all about, and is it any wonder that she’s done so well after Oprah named her the Next TV Star?!
This site is more about the videos than the articles, but we love them all!
3 Parenting Articles We Loved:
15) Modern Mom
There are some very accomplished ladies behind this site – Brooke Burke and Lisa Rosenblatt, who have extremely successful careers.
They say that this site is a resource and community for the “Woman Behind the Mom”, sharing tips and information about all aspects of parenting.
3 Parenting Articles We Loved:
- Killing Off SuperMom
- 101 Ways to Make a Difficult Divorce Easier on Your Children
- Advantages & Disadvantages for Children in a Single-Parent Family
16) Aha! Parenting
If you’re struggling, and looking for the lightning bolt – that aha! Moment – this site hopes to help you find the fresh bit of insight that you’ve been looking for.
Do you want to feel like you’re more in control as a parent? For your child to do the things you asked, without having to resort to punishments? This is the site for you!
Dr. Laura Markham is the founder of this site, who trained as a Clinical Psychologist. She promotes a relationship-based parenting model called Peaceful Parenting.
3 Parenting Articles We Loved:
- How Kids Learn to Do the Right Thing
- All You Need is Love (and a little practice)
- Being Hard on Yourself Doesn’t Make You a Better Parent
17) Go Grow Go
Ok firstly, I’m obsessed with how gorgeous this site is. Seriously, so pretty.
Felicia is a mom of 2 and set up the blog to share the information that she learned whilst she was pregnant.
You’ll find product finds, DIY, recipes and craft ideas. Also available over on their Youtube channel!
3 Parenting Articles We Loved:
18) Rookie Moms
This is another gorgeous looking blog, that brings about a sense of calm that you need when you’re feeling overwhelmed.
When you’re a new mom, there are a lot of things that you need to think about and consider, and this blog will help to guide you through that.
You’ll find tips to help you through pregnancy and beyond.
3 Parenting Articles We Loved:
- Building Girls Up by Using These 10 Phrases
- Ain’t No Shame In the Leak Game; Bladder Control Post Pregnancy
- What to Feed a Picky Toddler? Easy Meals for Picky Eaters!
19) Mom Tricks
I am obsessed with this blog. The look and navigation is excellent for finding your way around.
They are giving away a free guide called 57 Smart Ways to Save Money as New Parents. Handy!
Their slogan is: modern mums, smart solutions. They aim to make your life as a parent as simple as possible, so you can focus on your babba.
3 Parenting Articles We Loved:
- 7 Surefire Ways to Stop a Tantrum in its Tracks
- How to Deal With Those Annoying Comments About Your Pregnancy Like a Champ
- How Much Should My Baby Eat? A Month-By-Month Guide
20) Rockin Mama
A lot of mom blogs start out as a way of documenting their child’s journey, and this was exactly how this one came about.
An NICU nurse by day and a blogger by night, this blogger shows the real life with a little one.
There are recipes, crafts, travel, Disney stuff and more!
3 Parenting Articles We Loved:
- Raising Confident Kids
- What You Need to Know About Recovering From a Tummy Tuck
- Indoor Treasure Hunt for Kids
21) 24/7 Moms
This is a place for moms to connect with other moms and realise that they are not alone.
It may feel as though you are alone, when suddenly you’re left at home with a newborn, but this is where this community can come in to support you.
There is a big focus on organization and planning on this site – making things run smoothly for you.
It is a hive of useful information for being the best mom you can be and keeping your house in order.
3 Parenting Articles We Loved:
- 4 Things to Do to Keep Your Marriage Strong After Having a Baby
- All You Need to Know for Preparing Your Home for Your Newborn Baby
- 5 Places to Find Cheap Clothing for Kids
22) Moments a Day
Do you want to raise kind, responsible and resilient children? That is the mission behind the Moments a Day blog.
They will help you with the best resources and inspiration to help all of your family become the best that they can be.
The key focus is activities that you can do regularly to develop good character traits during the daily routine.
3 Parenting Articles We Loved:
- How to Host a Kindness Party
- Empathy Game: A Tool to Teach Kids to be Considerate
- Top 10 Tricks for Stay-at-Home Moms to Turn a (Bad) Day Around
23) Mom Spark
This blog is run by Amy, the mom of 2 boys aged 10 and 18 years old.
She created this site as a way to connect with others and create a community, which she has achieved. The blog is now very successful with a team of writers.
There are a large range of articles on the site including recipes, travel, natural living, decor and more.
3 Parenting Articles We Loved:
- 10 Day of the Dead Ideas to Bring Your Party to Life
- 100+ Back to School Organization Tips for Moms
- Simple and Sweet Cherry Pie Bars Recipe
24) Savvy Sassy Moms
This is such a good blog name! Savvy Sassy Moms is an online style magazine for Moms.
They aim to keep moms up to date with the latest fashion and toys for your kids and live a happy, healthy life.
3 Parenting Articles We Loved:
- Halloween Toilet Paper Roll Bat Craft
- Tips to Help Your Child From Interrupting
- End Nagging: Positive Phrases to Say to Kids
25) Mamavation
Oo, we love this blog! If you are interested in eco-friendly living, this is packed full of tips.
They have a HUGE Facebook following, and are truly helping moms live greener lives.
Leah has a really inspirational story of wanting the best life for her family. She experienced loss and hard times, and worked hard to come out of the other side. She was successful in her weight loss journey, but wanted to be even healthier. She researched all of the bad things within food, and started a movement.
3 Parenting Articles We Loved:
- 10 Homemade Natural Shampoo Recipes for DIYers
- It’s Never Too Early to Help Strengthen Your Baby’s Immune System – Start on Day One
- Top Tips for Taking Your Kid With Allergies to a Restaurant
Phew! We hope that you enjoyed the list of the top 25 parenting blogs that are must follow in 2019.
When you become a new parent, the common feeling is that of loneliness.
No-one really prepares you for the fact that you will be left alone with a newborn, and you’re not 100% confident in what you’re doing.
There are so many parenting blogs and communities out there which have been set up by women who know how it feels. They have been through it, and they have put together sites for you to search for the information that you need.
Mama, you are not alone. You’re doing amazing!
Wow, what a fantastic list of parenting blogs! Literally, it’s so refreshing to see so many voices and views through parenting. Every blog has something different: some are funny, while others offer tips and stories. I like the fact that parents are asked to share their journey, because the experience of everyone is important and can well relate to another. Thanks for putting the list together; I can’t wait to go through all of these blogs myself and discover now sources of INSPIRATION and SUPPORT!