Tag: toddler

You Have Your Hands Full

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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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

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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

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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

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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....