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Dental trauma can happen throughout the year, but more frequent incidents happen during the summer.  Dr. Brea of Great Smile Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics is sharing the immediate steps to take and when to seek dental care for you and your family during this busy summer season.

Choosing a water bottle for your family can turn out to be surprisingly complex. Straw or spout? Glass, plastic, or stainless? Screw-on or push-button lid? You get the point. We polled our network of moms across the country for their tried-and-true favorites.

If you’re looking for ways to support those affected by the recent tragic Texas floods, consider supporting a business giving back. Our Hill Country Moms site just shared this shortlist of businesses doing just that. See below and follow them on Instagram for more ways to help!

It feels like getting dressed in the summer should be easy, but that’s not always true. Maybe it’s time to stock your closet with a few go-to summer must-haves is key.

Check out these screen-free ideas for each day of the month!

Chores are a parenting tool as old—and commonly used—as time out or counting to three. Scalable for kids of all ages, chores have benefits beyond what parents might realize.

Summer calls for footwear that can keep up with playground adventures while still looking polished enough for impromptu coffee dates and weekend errands. This season’s standout sneakers pair with everything from casual denim to flowy summer dresses, proving you don’t have to sacrifice sophistication for practicality.

As moms, we don’t have a playbook. Maybe that’s why we’re (I’m??) constantly searching for stories about other moms to make me laugh, to teach me how to do it (or how not to do it), or just to take my mind of my own kid-issues. Check out this rundown of #momlife books coming out this summer to keep by your bedside.