Brittany Cantrell is an Epidemiologist at her local health department who oversees a team of beautiful, talented women. Though she specializes in infectious disease prevention, she is a strong advocate for all public health professionals. She is the owner and author of the mindful travel blog, The World Enough, where readers are empowered to live with presence and without fear. She was born and raised in the rolling foothills of the north Georgia mountains. In her spare time, you can find her helplessly pinned to the couch by one of her two cats, heading to a yoga class, or planning her next adventure.
I’m a Big Kid Now! The Best Montessori Toys for 2 Year Old Toddlers
Let’s face it. A lot of toys these days are all flash and no substance. That’s why I use the Montessori method as my guidepost for selecting toys for every age and stage. Today we’re scoping out the best Montessori toys for 2 year old toddlers. We’ll use the Montessori perspective on early child development […]
A Montessori-Minded Mom’s Educational Gifts for 4 -Year – Olds
To spend an afternoon with a four-year-old is to witness a child’s personality in full bloom. These preschoolers are bouncing with boisterous energy and brimming with imagination. Purchasing educational gifts for 4-year-olds is rewarding for everyone – the child, the parent, and the gift-giver. According to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, unlike […]
When Potty Training Regression Strikes and How To Get Back On Track
There is nothing more horrifying to the parents of a potty-trained child than walking into the kitchen for a cup of coffee and accidentally stepping into a big, warm puddle of urine. At first you may wonder if it’s just a one-off thing, an accident. Your kid is having a bad day. But then it […]
An Conversation with a Transgender Bonus Mom & Child Educator
I met Thea on a sunny day in early autumn. She and her friend Nicole run a small, independent school, and they gave me a private tour of their classrooms. Before I knew her as a bonus mom, Thea was my son’s teacher. With bright eyes and a mischievous smile, I quickly fell in love […]
How To Start Pumping At Work: One Mom’s Tips for Success
Pumping at work poses its own unique challenges for new mothers, and it often comes at a time of difficult transitions for both mom and baby. You may feel like you’ve only just started to get to know your little one when it’s time to head back to the grind. There’s no getting around the […]
Constipation in Toddlers: Remedies For Natural Relief At Home
A constipated toddler requires some of the most stressful tasks of parenting small children: getting them to eat, cleaning bodily fluids, and potty training. We know that if you’re googling “constipation in toddlers remedies” at 10 o’clock after your exhausted and uncomfortable child finally fell asleep, you need answers pronto! We hear you, my friend! […]
Life Beyond the Tantrum: Emotional Development in Toddlers
Once you’ve had the pleasure of witnessing your normally well-behaved child completely lose it in the middle of a public space, you truly understand the power of toddler emotions. They go big, and we go home. While embarrassing, tantrums are now recognized as a developmentally appropriate reaction to a toddler’s inability to regulate their emotions. […]
The Best Montessori Toys for 1 Year Olds
For many parents who adore the infant phase, there’s nothing like gazing into your little one’s eyes and cozying up for a chubby baby snuggle. I’m glad that parents like that exist, but I am NOT one of them. I live for the full-contact, no bowl of food left upended, won’t-go-but-doesn’t-want-to-stay days of toddlerhood. First […]