This includes how screen time affects toddler sleep quality and duration, disruption of melatonin production, and increased daytime tiredness. This post also includes strategies to help your toddler get a good night's sleep.
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This post is about the reasons why I don’t want my child to be happy all the time. All opinions are my own. This post may contain affiliate links. I may earn a small commission, at no additional cost to you, should you make a purchase. Read more in my Privacy Policy. As parents, there’s nothing quite like the joy of seeing our children happy. Their smiles light up our world, and their laughter fills our hearts with warmth. But here’s the reality: I don’t want my child to be happy all the time. Now, before you reach for the pitchforks, hear me out. While happiness is undeniably important, a…
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Mother's Day. For most, it's a day painted in pastel colors – bouquets overflowing with lilies and roses, handwritten cards adorned with wobbly hearts, and the comforting aroma of breakfast in bed. But for some of us, the day carries a different weight, a bittersweet balance of absence and love.
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This post is about the importance of children doing chores. This post may contain affiliate links. I may make a small commission, at no additional cost to you, should you make a purchase through my links. Read more in my Privacy Policy. Let’s talk about a topic as essential as caffeine on a Monday morning- teaching our kids the importance of doing chores. From tiny tots to moody teenagers, instilling the value of pitching in around the house not only lightens the load for us parents but also sets our little ones on a path to becoming responsible, capable individuals. So grab a cup of coffee (or your beverage of…
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This post is about parenting a strong-willed child. It includes a description of strong-willed children, and strategies to effectively parent a strong-willed child.
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This post is a toddler tantrum survival guide for parents. This post explains why toddlers have tantrums and what to do when one arises. All opinions are my own. This post may contain affiliate links. I may make a small commission at no additional cost to you, should you make a purchase. See my Privacy Policy for more information. In the unpredictable world of parenting, toddler tantrums are the unexpected party guests that never RSVPed but show up anyway. If you thought your days would be filled with calm and collected moments, think again. Toddler tantrums are the uninvited guests that crash the party of parenting, throwing themselves on the…
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This post is about 10 easy holiday handprint crafts you can do with kids now. This post may contain affiliate links. I may make a small commission at no additional cost to you, should you purchase through my link. The holidays are quickly approaching and if you’re looking for crafts that you can do with your kids, here are a few handprint crafts that are as cute as they are easy. You probably have most of this stuff in your house. Most of these can be done with washable tempera paint, but if you don’t have that, just trace and cut out your child’s handprint from colored construction paper. Construction…
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This post is about 4 tips to control gift-giving chaos this holiday season. All opinions are my own. This post may contain affiliate links. I may make a small commission at no additional cost to you, should you make a purchase. ‘Tis the season to be jolly, right? Well, it’s also the season to be broke if you succumb to the tempting abyss of buying every shiny toy in the store for your little humans. Now, don’t get me wrong – I’m all for spreading joy and cheer, but there’s a thin line between creating a winter wonderland and turning your living room into a toy store avalanche. As the…
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This post is about balancing the mental load of motherhood against losing our identity. Motherhood is a journey akin to a tempestuous sea, with its ebbs and flows of sleepless nights, tiny hands that leave imprints on our hearts, and laughter that dances like sunlight on water. Yet, amidst this beautiful chaos, we may find ourselves adrift, like a ship in search of its lost compass. I came at motherhood with purpose and with every fiber of my being. Like other life-altering circumstances, some of which were way beyond my control, there was little deliberating and a lot of accepted challenges. My first job after college was teaching in an…
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This post is about the best educational toys for kids from birth to age 5. It may contain affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase, I may make a small commission at no additional cost to you. For more info, see my Privacy Policy. If you know me, or you’ve been following me, you know that I have four kids and have worked with tiny humans for three decades. As an educator, I’m selective about the kinds of toys I want my kids to play with. I’m equally selective about the kinds of toys I want to offer to the tiny humans I work with daily. I love…
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This post is about 6 reasons why it's important to create a feeding schedule for toddlers. This includes balancing nutrition and regulating hunger.
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This post is about 8 things to do now before the first day of preschool. It includes encouraging communication, fostering independence, having the right supplies. Included are ways to help your child transition to preschool smoothly.
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This post is about ten surprising essentials to pack for a college dorm. All opinions are my own. This post may contain affiliate links. I may earn a small commission, at no additional cost to you, should you make a purchase. Read more in my Privacy Policy. College move-in begins in a few short weeks. If you’re like most parents, you’ve been checking your packing lists and buying dorm essentials. You want to make sure your child is prepared and comfortable in his or her new home. By the time you’re done shopping, you’ve amassed a mountain of items. You’re probably already strategizing about how you’ll pack the car. Move…
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This post is about the 5 pillars of self-care for busy moms. Read here to learn how to start taking care of yourself today so you can be at your best for your family.
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This post is about fun things to do with your kids at home when they're bored. Most of these activities are free or cheap and require little to no advanced preparation. This list includes cooking and science activites, outdoor activities and games.
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This post is about the importance of establishing a power of attorney with your 18-year-old child. When your child is a legal adult, you are no longer privvy to their medical, financial information. Read on to learn why you need to protect your child when he/she turns 18.
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This post is about the benefits of youth sports. All opinions are my own, I recently wrapped up a 17-year career as a gymnastics mom. My three girls have done gymnastics since we were thrown out of our local Mommy and Me class. The owner suggested I enroll them in a regular gymnastics school, which I did. We never looked back. Seventeen years of classes, practices, and meets and I have never paid for gymnastics. Not too many people have been evicted from a Mommy and Me class, but I can proudly claim that accolade. My girls were always spunky and fearless. I encouraged it. I was always a shy,…
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This post is about 17 fun and easy St. Patrick’s Day activities to do with preschoolers. It includies crafts, learning, movement, books and cooking with kids. All opinions are my own. This post may contain affiliate links. I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you, should you make a purchase. We love to celebrate all the holidays at my house. However, if you’re like me, you need simple and quick. As a mom of four, there’s no time for complicated, grand plans. While I’m making a grand plan, my four kids could conspire a takeover. So we move fast and keep it simple in my house.…
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This post is about 5 safety rules for your new teen driver. All opinions are my own. Before you turn over the car keys to your newly-licensed driver and do whatever it is you do to calm your nerves (no judgment if you’re pouring wine at 10 am), you are going to need to go over these 5 basic safety rules with your teen. When I say, “go over,” I mean you will be saying the same thing repeatedly, over and over. Teenagers really are like toddlers in so many ways. So, your teen passed his/her road test. Now what? There are a lot of teen driver safety tips, but…
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This post is about 5 things I learned when teaching my teens to drive a car. All opinions are my own. I am about to have a fourth driver in my house. My youngest, we’ll call him Salt, will start driving lessons soon. This alone is hard to grasp, that my youngest kid is old enough to drive. Ironically, Salt takes flying lessons and can fly a small plane and take off with some degree of accuracy (landing is a work in progress), but I can’t believe he’s old enough to drive a car. I know this is illogical thinking, but motherhood is largely full of inconsistencies and irony. “Much…
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My 5 year old was rocking white go-go boots long before a piece of candy stole her style
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Does the thought of sticking to a rigid baby sleep schedule feel more stressful than helpful? When it comes to baby sleep schedules, parents often fall into one of two camps. They either feel like they have to be rigid or totally flying by the seats of their pants. But here’s the good news: There is a middle ground. And perfection is not required to rock this. If you've never heard of the 80/20 Rule, it could be your new best friend when it comes to creating a flexible baby sleep schedule. As a mom of four, the 80/20 Rule gives me permission to be imperfect. The 80/20 Rule is…
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As we prepare to “Spring Ahead,” we will lose an hour of sleep. Let’s get ready for your child’s sleep to go a little haywire. For adults, it’s a minor inconvenience, perhaps a groggy Monday morning. But for our little ones, it can feel like a jet-lagged adventure. They never booked a ticket for this new time zone!
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Traveling with a baby can feel overwhelming. You might think it's like packing for a small army. Let's be honest, the biggest worry is often... SLEEP! Will they sleep? Will you sleep? Will anyone sleep?! I've been there, and survived (mostly!) We traveled a lot when the kids were babies and toddlers. Today, I'm sharing my 5 essential sleep tips for traveling with baby.
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By identifying your baby's sleepy cues and responding to them appropriately, you can help to promote better sleep for both of you.
