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The Most Influential Parenting Bloggers in the US

Loyalty isn’t very easy to cultivate for brands in a time when new brands are coming into the market every other day. For small businesses, the task is even more difficult.

Many small businesses find it difficult to cut through the competition and get their message across to their customers. Parenting bloggers in the US are offering them a platform to talk and engage with their customers to set your brand on the right foot with your customers.

Parenting Bloggers in the US

If you are looking to build loyalty for your small business, you can get these parenting bloggers in the US to help you:

LaDonna Dennis

Website: https://momblogsociety.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MomBlogSociety/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momblogsociety1/

No. of followers:  15.1k

LaDonna Dennis has been named as number one among the parenting bloggers in the US by Cision. You might have seen her featured on MSN or USA TODAY. She writes about all kinds of parenting topics- from academics to nutrition. Dennis works with the top brands in the US including Microsoft, Kia, Universal Studios, and even Disney. If you are looking for a hallmark parenting blogger in the US, Dennis is the name.

 

Scarlet Paolicchi

Website: https://familyfocusblog.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/familyfocusblog

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familyfocusblog/

No. of followers:  19.6k

Scarlet Paolicchi is a Nashville mom blogger who blogs about all things parenting- from parenting advice to family travel. Paolicchi is a hands-on mother. You’ll see her sitting down with her two kids, doing crafts and cooking. She’s one of the few parenting bloggers in the US talking and living the green lifestyle. She writes to encourage, inspire and help fellow mothers to make environmentally conscious choices.

 

Jaime Morrison Curtis

Website: http://www.prudentbaby.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrettyPrudent/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prudentjaime/

No. of followers: 11.5k

Jaime Morrison Curtis is one the seasoned parenting bloggers in the US. She started blogging with sewing tutorials for her little baby girl and is now a mom tackling the dreaded teens. Except when it comes to her, it looks so smooth and exciting! Jaime is also the author of four books:  Prudent Advice: Lessons for My Baby Daughter (A Life List for Every Woman), My Prudent Advice: Lessons for My Daughter, Prudent Advice for Every Woman, and, Pretty Prudent Home: Your Ultimate Guide to Creating a Beautiful Family Home. She shares her blog with Jacinda Boneau, another parenting blogger in the US.

Jacinda Boneau

Website: http://www.prudentbaby.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrettyPrudent/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prudentjacinda/

No. of followers: 10.8k

Tennis enthusiast, Jacinda Boneau writes her blog with parenting author and blogger, Jaime Morrison. Boneau has a very vivid personality, something that shines through on her Instagram with her wacky poses and her witty captions. Her cooking is inspiring as much her as writing is entertaining. She is also the co-author of the book, Pretty Prudent Home: Your Ultimate Guide to Creating a Beautiful Family Home.

 

Jenn Worden

Website: https://www.jennsblahblahblog.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JennsBlahBlahBlog/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennlbrockman/

No. of followers: 16.9k

Opinionated, Witty and Straightforward mama blogger, Jenn Worden is big on personality.  Blogging from New Mexico, Worden is one of the few bloggers in the area. She writes on parenting and lifestyle topics, from product reviews and family trips to crafts and recipes. She has also worked with brands like Nutrisystem, Scot, Colsman’s etc. You will see her promoting brands through product reviews, giveaways, product mentions, and sweepstakes.

 

Lisa Leake

Website: https://www.100daysofrealfood.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/100daysofrealfood/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/100daysofrealfood/

No. of followers: 126k

Author of 100 Days of Real Food, parenting blogger Lisa Leake focuses on providing real food and nutrition for her family. Leake became popular from her challenge of 100 Days of Real Food, where she cut all processed foods from her family’s diet. She documented the entire journey on her blog and later published a book on the series. She then began on a journey for 100 Days of Real Food on a budget. This dedicated and healthy mama is a source of pure inspiration for her 126k followers.

 

Janel C

Website: https://www.amomstake.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amomstake

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amomstake/

No. of followers: 4269

A Mom’s Take is a blog initiated by Janel, a mother from Phoenix, Arizona. Over the years, her blog grew to include three more moms with 14 kids between them. They offer honest, real advice on parenting and how to deal with kids in different stages of life. You will find a little bit of everything on their blog- from recipes and crafts to reviews and opinions. They partner with brands through affiliations, giveaways, product mentions, and product reviews.

 

Kristen Howerton

Website: https://www.rageagainsttheminivan.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rageagainsttheminivan

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristenhowerton/

No. of followers: 25.4k

Kristen Howerton is another one of the seasoned parenting bloggers in the US. Her blog, Rage Against the Mini Van offers a witty and opinionated take on life as a mother. Mom of 4 Kids, Howerton keeps it honest by writing about her clumsy self and her yearnings for the skinny jeans. She can stand her ground on any subject from politics and religion to adoption and poop.

 

Nicole Feliciano

https://www.instagram.com/momtrends/

Website: https://www.momtrends.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Momtrends

Instagram: https://www.momtrends.com/

No. of followers: 46.7k

A fashion designer by profession, Nicole Feliciano of Mom Trends believes that motherhood doesn’t mean getting off the fashion bandwagon. She might have switched to a new fashion bandwagon, but even then she has been turning on the headlights and getting people to take notice. Her audience, fashion enthusiast moms, love her fashion ensembles and are always asking her for fashion advice. She keeps her blog carefully balanced between curated and sponsored content.

 

Heather Armstrong

Website: https://dooce.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dooce

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dooce/

No. of followers: 49.9k

Stunning photography, envy-inspiring travels sprinkled with lots of smiles. That’s what you will find in Heather Armstrong’s social media. Blogging from Utah, Heather is a full-time working single mother. Heather has her plate full but manages to juggle her blog, Dooce for fun and to let out her creative energy.

 

Melissa Weintraub

Website: https://www.the-mommyhood-chronicles.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMommyhoodChronicles

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mommychronicles/

No. of followers: 10.4k

Blogger, Dentist, Tennis Lover and a mommy to three, Melissa is one busy influencer. Melissa started her blog, The Mommyhood Chronicle to gush about her kids and to share her parenting journey. Since then she has worked with some of the top US brands including National Geographic Kids, May Tag, Generation, Joovy, and Kolcraft. She’s also the ambassador for Hershey’s PA and Official Denny’s Diner.

Cher Kachelmuss

Website: https://momandmore.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MomandMore/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ckachelmuss/

No. of followers: 9,567

Hailing from Chicago, Cher Kachelmuss is another popular parenting bloggers in the US. Cher writes about recipes, budget, travel, and technology. You will often find her offering giveaways on her blog and she also does product reviews for brands that she likes.

Pamela Maynard

Website: http://momdoesreviews.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Momdoesreviews/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momdoesreviews/

No. of followers: 20.2k

Pamela Maynard is the woman behind the blog, Mom Does Reviews. As the name suggests, Pamela writes mostly does reviews, giveaways, and freebies. She has been named as the top parenting bloggers in the US by Cision and third place in the uKnowKids Blog of the Year Awards. She talks about everything the average mummy would be interested in- food, crafts, fitness, beauty and then she has a separate page for Disney.

Louise Bishop

Website: https://momstart.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LouiseMomstart/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momstart/

No. of followers: 3965

Louise Bishop started her blog 8 years ago, and since then has covered everything. Because that’s what moms do. They do everything, from saving money to sharing recipes for kids. She hopes to inspire other mothers with her recipes, parenting advice, articles, crafts, mixed with some giveaways to bribe their attention.

 

Colleen Shibley

Website: https://www.shibleysmiles.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShibleySmiles/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shibleysmiles/

No. of followers: 5380

Passionated and even mildly addicted to blogging, Colleen Shibley is a self-proclaimed geek and a mother to three. As a seasoned mother, Shibley considers herself an authority figure for moms around the world. On her blog, she offers advice, opinions on travel, technology, family, food and everything else that makes her smile.

 

Vera Sweeney

Website: http://www.ladyandtheblog.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ladyandtheblog

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/verasweeney/

No. of followers: 54.2k

This mom of 4 is setting new goals for moms all over. Vera Sweeney of Lady and the Blog is a very honest, even sarcastic mom who wishes to inspire other moms through her fashion, travel and parenting choices. Vera has been featured in numerous magazines, TV shows, news segments, and digital platforms. She has also been part of the original TLC show and has created even created a support platform for aspiring momprenerus.

 

Jennifer Gervens

Website: http://www.sweettmakesthree.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sweettmakesthree/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweettmakes3/

No. of followers: 27.6k

Jennifer Gervens, the brainchild behind Sweet Make Three, is a mom with an attachment to her southern flair. She offers advice and tips on family, travel, and food. Her blog has been mentioned on the Huffington Post, Tip Junkie, Gulf Shores Blog and many more. She has been named as the top parenting bloggers in the US on many occasions. Her bright, positive outlook is what makes this mommy so lovable.

 

Kimberly Vetrano

Website: http://www.shescribes.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SheScribes

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SheScribes/

No. of followers: 6579

Kimberly Vetrano is another of Cision’s top parenting bloggers in the US. Kimberly is also a freelance writer and photographer. She claims her mini-zoo as another of her life’s achievements. Being a writer herself, you’ll see Kimberly doing a lot of book and movie reviews. And her blog is an exhaustive resource for all mothers in all aspects of parenting.

 

Nicole Etolen

Website: http://www.prettyopinionated.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrettyOpinionated/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prettyopinionated/

No. of followers: 3909

Book hoarder and pet lover, Nicole Etolen blogs under Pretty Opinionated. Mom to a teenager, Nicole focuses on writing for women and especially moms. She aims to offer practical advice to make life easier for us moms. Etolen writes on almost all kinds of topics- health, beauty, food, travel, pets, and other lifestyle topics. You’ll also find her frequently doing product mentions on her Instagram channel to boost the brands she loves.

 

Gabrielle Blair

Website: https://www.designmom.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/designmomblog

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designmom/

No. of followers: 56.1k

A mother to six, Gabrielle Blair literally lives in a full house with kids. Despite her busy mom life, Blair is a Designer and NYT bestselling author. Blair’s got flair with interior and design. It’s pretty evident from the pictures she posts of her home. She also occasionally writes about food and crafts on her blog, Design Mom.

 

Jennifer Regan

Website: http://www.eightymphmom.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EightyMPHMom/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eightymphmom/

No. of followers: 3419

Active social media influencer, Jennifer Regan blogs from Oregon. Regan started her blog, The Eighty MPH Mom on her own, but over the years has expanded to include six new moms from across the US. They offer press release, product reviews, giveaways and product mention on their blog and social media channels. The Eighty MPH Mom has also been ranked among the top parenting bloggers in the US by Cision, NorCal Moms, and the Red Tricycle.

 

Sadie Lankford

Website: http://slapdashmom.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Slapdashmom/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slapdashmom1/

No. of followers: 1204

Fueled by some crazy energy, Sadie Lankford is another top parenting bloggers in the US. Sadie writes about any topic imaginable- recipes, rants, fitness, crafts and even jobs opportunities for other moms. It’s the Pinterest of the blogging world. Hers is an exhaustive blog when it comes to all kinds of lifestyle topics.

Heather Smith

Website: http://www.ourkidsmom.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OurKidsMom/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourkidsmom/

No. of followers: 3420

Previously an elementary school teacher, Heather Smith started blogging after entering the motherhood phase of her life. She’s the ambassador for Windows Champions, Net Gear, Ubi Stars, and Children’s Mercy. Smith writes about parenting, technology, fitness, travel lover and adventure seeker. She is truly an inspiration for moms wanting to lose weight. Smith lost more than 180 pounds and is now also a Zumba instructor.

 

Kelle Hampton

Website: http://www.kellehampton.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnjoyingTheSmallThings/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/etst/

No. of followers: 91.3k

Picture-perfect Instagram, and a beautifully worded blog, that’s what you will find with Kelle Hampton. Hampton’s blog Enjoying The Small Things focuses mostly on parenting and family related stuff. Hampton is also the author of the NY bestselling memoir Bloom. But what’s truly inspiring about her is her positive energy and optimism in the way she appreciates her daughter’s Down Syndrome.

 

Shannon Gosney

Website: http://www.themommy-files.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redheadmomblog

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redheadmomblog/

No. of followers: 15.8k

Californian mom blogger, Shannon Gosney manages a tribe of seven kids and a few pets. She writes almost on all topics that might interest mothers- recipes, beauty, travel, tech and much more. Shanon is married to another parenting blogger, Frank Gurnee. If you’re looking for advice on big family issues, then Shanon is your go-to.

 

Alicia Peiffer

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliciamarie112cb

Website: https://www.makingtimeformommy.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MakingTimeForMommy

Chicago-based parenting blogger, Alicia Peiffer started blogging 10 years back. Peiffer believes that we mommies need to take out time for ourselves to do justice to our roles as mothers. And that’s what her blog is- a creative outlet to all her passions and roles. Peiffer doesn’t maintain an Instagram account, but you can catch her Facebook and Pinterest.

 

Valerie Gray

Website: http://www.valmg.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valmg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valmg/

No. of followers: 10.3k

Valerie Gray is a New Jersey-based mommy blogger of two kids. Valerie is a parenting, food and lifestyle blogger. You will see her writing about almost everything- because she claims to know everything! Gray also has an 18-year son with Down’s syndrome. Understanding the need for one, she founded a Down Syndrome support group in her area and also organized a Special Olympics program to make things easier for parents of children with disabilities.

 

Holly Duce

Website: https://www.mommieswithcents.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MomsWithCents/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hallz105/

No. of followers: 5642

Mommy to three, Holly Duce started her blogging journey ten years ago in 2008. Like any other mom, Duce loves a good bargain. She wants to help mommies bad good deals and freebies. Other than hunting for bargains, Holly loves to travel and attend her kid’s sporting events.

Leticia Barr

Website: http://www.techsavvymama.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TechSavvyMama/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techsavvymama/

No. of followers: 9593

DC-based parenting blogger, Leticia Barr writes for her blog Tech Savvy Mama.  As a former teacher, Barr’s blog offers from very useful advice to her readers about family, tech, teens, and education. And being tech-savvy, Barr is always up to date on the latest educational games and app. Barr has an aesthetic eye, something you will notice from the pleasing and light compositions on her Instagram feed.

 

Bridgette Duplantis

Website: http://www.thenotsoblog.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ExperimentalMommy/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/experimentalmommyblog/

No. of followers: 4044

Scientist and New Orleans blogger, Bridgette Duplantis is deeply fascinated by science and experiments. And that’s what her blog is all about. The Experimental Mommy provides tons of useful ideas and tips for mommies of science enthusiasts. Duplantis isn’t just your average parenting bloggers in the US. She has been seen on ABC 26, and Fox News. She has been the brand ambassador for top US brands like Pampers, Green Mountain Coffee K-Cup portion packs, LifeLock, Whirlpool, Microsoft Windows, Ubisoft, and Constructive Playthings.

 

Kim Delatorre

Website: http://shopwithmemama.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shopwithmemama/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shopwithmemama/

No. of followers: 5727

Hailing from a small town, Kim Delatorre is a parenting, beauty, food, and lifestyle blogger. In her capacity as a blogger, Delatorre has partnered with quite a few brands including Fisher Price, Leap Frog, KidKraft, Kohl’s, Papa Murphy’s and many many more. Kim has also been named as the top parenting bloggers in the US by Cision. She has also been named Influencer of the Quarter by The Apollo blog.

Melissa Willms

Website: http://outnumbered3-1.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/outnumbered3to1

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meloutnumbered/

No. of followers: 10k

Adventure loving, Melissa Willms is a mother of two teenage sons. She loves gardening, crafting, cooking and spending time with my family.  And that’s what she writes about. Willms has been blogging for ten years now and has managed to create a team for her blog that includes mommies with kids of all ages.

 

Kristin Lesney-Ruiz

Website: http://www.ourordinarylife.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/https://www.facebook.com/OurOrdinaryLife

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/OurOrdinaryLife/

No. of followers: 30.8k

Health enthusiast, Kristen Lesney- Ruiz writes about her mom life on her blog, Our Ordinary Life. Her husband, Del is also part of the team. Together they have managed to create an inspiring blog for health-conscious families.

 

Lauren

Website: http://www.crazyaboutmybaybah.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArtCraftsFamily/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artcraftsfamily/

No. of followers: 3250

LA-based parenting blogger, Lauren started blogging in 2009. She started because of her passion for both her family and photography. Her blog has now evolved into a lifestyle and parenting blogger. She enjoys writing about crafts, recipes, entertainment, news, and family-friendly activities in LA. Lauren has also enjoyed working with brands like Disney, HABA, LifeLock, Kenmore, Dole and then some more. She is also the ambassador for PBS Kids, FitFluential, DietToGo.

 

Janessa Solem

Website: https://thriftyniftymommy.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThriftyNiftyMommy/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriftyniftymommy/

No. of followers: 24.4k

Janessa Solem, the founder of Thrifty Nifty Mommy, is a wife to five beautiful, photogenic kids. Solem started blogging after she had her first child, as a way of connecting with ‘the outside world’. She has since then been offering her experienced advice and reviews to other moms. You’ll see Solem’s Instagram flooded with pictures of her family, with a few sponsored posts in between.

 

 Jen Dotson

Website: https://www.thriftynorthwestmom.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThriftyNWMom/?ref=ts

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ThriftyNWMom/

No. of followers: 3828

Jen Dotson is the brains behind the blog, Thrifty NW Mom. Jen started blogging almost a decade back to impart her frugal wisdom to friends and family. She is a mom to two beautiful young girls and is an ex-teacher. Her experience as a teacher and as a mother makes her as an authority on crafts, recipes and even saving.

 

Virginia Higgins

Website: https://thatbaldchick.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thatbaldchick/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatbaldchick/

No. of followers: 6315

Virginia Higgins, from The Bald Chick, has to be one of the bravest parenting bloggers in the US. Higgins is affected by a by a rare skin disorder, Hay-Wells Syndrome which renders her a lifelong baldie, and thus the name of her blog.  Even though she lets her blog define her disorder, she doesn’t let it define her life. This every smiling woman offers advice on homeschooling, crafts, DIY, food, lifestyle and more on her blog.

 

Danielle Simmons

Website: http://www.simmworksfamily.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ACraftySpoonful/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acraftyspoonful/

No. of followers: 16.8k

Writer and Digital Influencer, Danielle Simmons is a mother of two girls and a boy. Simmons writes under her blog, A Crafty Spoonful. The blog mostly caters to mothers looking for craft and DIY inspiration.

 

Kat Bouska

Website: http://www.mamakatslosinit.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mamakatslosinit

Instagram: http://instagram.com/katbouska

No. of followers: 15.9k

Seattle based blogger, Kat Bouska is better known as Mama Kat. This mama started blogging as a way to share her parenting journey with family and friends. And soon made her blog public and popular. Mama Kate is more popular on her YouTube channel where she shares her musings and opinions. Her honest insight into parenting makes her very relatable and inspiring at the same time.

 

Alan Lawrence

Website: http://thatdadblog.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thatdadblog

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatdadblog/

No. of followers: 86.9k

With so many mama parenting bloggers in the US, dads are often ignored in the parenting mix. But daddy bloggers like Alan Lawrence make it hard to ignore them, with their witty, and energizing presence. An art director by day and a dad by the evening, Lawrence still finds time to blog with his six kids. His Instagram channel is a treat to look at.

 

Charlie Capen and Andy Herald

Website: http://www.howtobeadad.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HowToBeADad

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howtobeadad/

No. of followers: 159k

Charlie Capen and Andy Herald are two other dads in the parenting bloggers in the US mix. They won’t be telling you how to be a better dad or a cool dad. They are just aiming to make the parenting journey easier by looking at the funny side of it. Their Instagram, with the witty memes, is sure to make you sport a smile.

 

Brent Almond

Website: http://designerdaddy.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesignerDaddy

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/designerdaddy/

No. of followers: 2469

Brent Almond isn’t just your average dad. Almond is a gay dad blogger and is embracing the entire scenario with confidence and positivity. His parenting style, the sass, and the smiles makes you aspire to be more like him. The smiles of his children are a testament to the fact.

You can also piggy-bank your brand on the reach of these influencers with a good loyalty program to build life long relationship with your customers.