Tag: toddler
You Have Your Hands Full
I hear this almost daily. From strangers, coworkers, family. Shopping, at a funeral, on walks with my kids.
They are 3-and-a-half and 1-and-a-half. I do...
Swimming Lessons With Mom: Basic Water Skills for Toddlers
Toddlers...too young for group swim lessons (bless their hearts), but old enough to be curious about the water. That tricky combination could make any...
Traveling With A Baby And Toddler: What To Pack And Why
A parent's worst nightmare is traveling far from home with tiny humans in tow, who will be off their schedules for the foreseeable future....
Halloween Treat Roundup! 14+ Themed Snacks and Goodies for Kids
Halloween is such a great little holiday. There's not a whole lot of buildup, pressure, or hoopla–just one night of costumes and candy, with...
Toddlers: 5 Strategies for Coping with Emotions in Public
When the troublemaker in your toddler starts misbehaving in public, you can only hope to be fully armed and prepared. The hard part is...
Everything a Parent Needs to Know Before a Child’s Tonsil/Adenoid Surgery
If you are like me, the thought of your child going through any sort of medical procedure outside of normal well-checks may have you...
How to Prepare Your Toddler For A New Baby: 11 Smart...
It has been seven months since the birth of our second daughter. In that time, I have learned a lot about my own motherhood journey....
Baby, It’s Cold Outside : Snow Sensory Activity
Winter is upon us, with it's bitterly cold temperatures and dreaded white powder, otherwise known as snow. Well, snow may be dreaded for some us,...
Why My Three-Year-Old Makes Her Bed: Teaching Life Skills with Chores
A few weeks ago, as I was flipping through a parenting magazine, I stumbled across an article entitled "How To Raise A Can-Do Kid."...
Living with Littles: Tips for Surviving Having Kids Close in Age
My youngest son turned 15 1/2 months this week. The same age my daughter was when we brought his brother home from the hospital....