As a mom we wear a lot of hats. Chauffeur, coach, cheerleader, house keeper, referee, teacher, counselor, nurses, chef, and the list goes on for miles. But one very important role is the photojournalist. It is our job to capture those real, fleeting moments in our kids lives that we and they will want to remember forever.

Therefore, I'm going to give you  12 tips on how to capture those magical little moments on your own.