Best Blogging Resources for Parents
Starting and growing a blog can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re balancing family life at the same time.
I’ve tested dozens of courses, tools, and platforms to find what truly helps parents and busy creators build real income online — without wasting time or money.
Everything below is something I’ve personally used, reviewed, or recommend for new and growing bloggers who want flexible, family-first success.
Blogging Courses & Training
Courses that teach you how to start, grow, and monetise a blog – all tested and parent-friendly.
- Wealthy Affiliate: My top all-in-one platform for learning, building, and growing a profitable blog. Includes hosting, SEO tools, live support, and step-by-step lessons. [Read Review »]
- Launch Your Blog Biz: Beginner-friendly course that walks you through starting a money-making blog from scratch, with clear tutorials and practical templates. [Read Review »]
- Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing: Ideal for bloggers learning how to earn through affiliate links, write persuasive content, and build trust with readers. [Read Review »]
- Smart From Scratch: Pat Flynn’s idea-validation course for turning your business or blog concept into a tested, real-world plan before investing time or money. [Read Review »]
- 31 Days to Build a Better Blog: A day-by-day challenge that helps you refresh, grow, and organise your blog with small, manageable daily actions. [Read Review »]
- Perfect Blogging: Comprehensive training covering mindset, SEO, and content creation. Great for bloggers ready to refine their process and improve results. [Read Review »]
- Blogging Fast Lane: Structured roadmap for intermediate bloggers who want to scale traffic and monetisation with proven SEO and affiliate strategies. [Read Review »]
- Blog Growth Engine: SEO-focused system for building authority sites that rank higher, attract organic traffic, and earn through premium affiliate programs. [Read Review »]
- Pageviews to Profits: Blogging course by Kyle Kroeger focused on SEO, traffic growth, and monetisation, best for bloggers with some experience. [Read Review »]
- Fat Stacks (Niche Site Profits): Advanced SEO and ad-income course by Jon Dykstra, ideal for bloggers ready to scale traffic and earnings through proven niche site strategies. [Read Review »]
- Passive Income Geek: Teaches how to build simple, ad-driven niche sites using SEO and helpful content. Currently closed for new members, but still respected for its realistic, long-term strategy. [Read Review »]
Want my honest take on which course fits your stage? [See My Full Reviews »]
Tools & Platforms I Use
The tools that make running a blog smoother – from hosting to design to automation.
- Bluehost – Reliable, budget-friendly hosting for new WordPress blogs. [Read Review »]
- Canva Pro – My go-to design tool for blog graphics and social media visuals. [Read Review »]
- Kit (formerly ConvertKit) – Simple email marketing for creators and parent bloggers. [Read Review »]
- Tailwind – Pinterest scheduling that actually drives traffic. [Read Review »]
Each of these tools has helped me save time or simplify my workflow. Most offer free trials.
SEO, Research & Productivity
Resources that help you find keywords, plan posts, and stay consistent.
- Jaaxy – Keyword research tool built into Wealthy Affiliate.
- Ubersuggest – Great for quick keyword checks and competitor insights.
- Notion – Ideal for managing blog ideas, editorial calendars, and workflows.
- Grammarly – Polishes your writing and saves hours of editing.
Community & Support
Blogging can get lonely. These are spaces where parents and creators connect, learn, and stay motivated.
- Wealthy Affiliate Community – Supportive group of entrepreneurs, bloggers, and mentors.
- Parent Blogging Hub – My own space for parent bloggers to share wins and get guidance.
Join the Parent Blogging Hub to stay encouraged and find your community. [Join Here »]
Every tool or course here has helped me or someone in my community move closer to a flexible, family-friendly income.
Start with one step that fits your current stage. Whether it’s learning the basics, setting up your site, or improving your content, consistency matters more than speed.
Have a question about which resource suits your situation? Drop a comment below or message me – I’m happy to help you choose the right starting point.
This is such an incredibly helpful and encouraging post for parents who dream of starting a blog but feel overwhelmed! I love how you’ve curated practical, family-friendly resources that make the process less intimidating and more achievable. Your focus on flexibility and real results—without the pressure—is refreshing. Wealthy Affiliate sounds like a fantastic all-in-one option for beginners, especially with its supportive community and easy-to-follow lessons. I also appreciate how you broke down the courses by skill level, making it simple for readers to find what suits their stage best. The addition of tools like Canva, Tailwind, and Notion is spot-on for busy parents juggling multiple responsibilities. This post doesn’t just list resources—it guides readers step-by-step with clarity and care. A truly empowering guide that shows success in blogging is possible, even with a full family schedule!
Hey Andrejs,
Thank you so much! Your comment honestly made my day! I’m really glad the post came across as both practical and encouraging. That balance is exactly what I hope to give parents who want to start blogging but feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day.
You’re absolutely right… Wealthy Affiliate has been a real game-changer for many beginners because it brings everything together in one place. And pairing that with tools like Canva, Tailwind, and Notion really helps turn ideas into action without overcomplicating things.
I’ve found that once parents see how manageable each step can be – even if it’s just one blog post at a time – the overwhelm starts to fade, and progress becomes exciting again.
Out of curiosity, are you currently blogging already or just starting to explore the idea?
All the best,
John
This was a super practical and encouraging guide. I like how you narrowed everything down to what truly works for busy parents instead of throwing out a random list of tools. Wealthy Affiliate really does make sense as a starting point since it combines training, hosting, and support in one place; that setup saves a ton of time for anyone juggling family life and blogging. I am a member. I have been a member from 2015 to 2024. But things began to kick this year, 2025.
I’ve never personally used Canva Pro and Tailwind from your list and not sure if they are the game changers for design and Pinterest traffic. If used, they might have helped me keep things consistent even when life gets chaotic. I do have a Canva account but I don’t use it, at least not yet.
Out of curiosity, which platform or tool has saved you the most time in your daily blogging workflow? I’m always looking for ways to simplify my schedule while keeping my blog growing.
John
Thanks so much, John — really appreciate your thoughtful comment! That’s awesome that you’ve been with Wealthy Affiliate for so long. It’s great to hear things have really started to click this year — that kind of long-term commitment always pays off.
And yes, I’d definitely say Canva Pro and Tailwind can help with consistency once you get into a rhythm, especially for design and Pinterest scheduling. But the real game changer for me has been the workflow combo of tools. I use ChatGPT for research and outlining ideas, Canva templates that I can quickly edit or repurpose, and Wealthy Affiliate’s SiteContent tool for writing and publishing directly. It keeps everything connected and saves hours every week.
If you ever decide to give Canva another go, start small — maybe just create one reusable template for your blog graphics. That one step alone can make things feel much smoother.
How are you finding your current blogging workflow these days — more on the writing side or the content promotion side?
John