Parenting
Best Practical Gifts for 2 Year Olds: Educational, Sensory, & Artistic
Buying for children can be tough, whether they're your children or not. Here is a list of gifts for 2 year olds that are educational, practical, developmentally-appropriate, and fun!
Our 20 Favorite Baby’s First Christmas Ornaments of 2021
When I was a child, the holiday season was grounded in tradition. One of these traditions was receiving a new ornament every year. This was something I looked forward to every Christmas, and now I treasure the moment when I get to pull them out each holiday season and take a walk down memory lane. […]
Family New Years Eve Party Ideas for Kids + Parents!
We all remember the days when we could spend HOURS leading up to New Years Eve planning what we would wear, where we would eat, with whom we’d party until 2 am, etc. Gone are those days for most of us, and that’s ok! Now, if Husband and I plan to live it up, we […]
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 […]
10 Best Nursing Pajamas for Breastfeeding
It’s the middle of the night, and you’re feeling so many emotions at the sound of your baby’s cry. Part of you is startled; another part is desperate to soothe those anxious cries; and let’s be honest, part of you wants to just pull the pillow over your head and cry yourself. We can’t make […]
Babywearing a Newborn: Tips, Benefits, Safety, & Favorites
What do you think about when you think about your life with a new baby? Do you think about babywearing a newborn? When I was pregnant with my first daughter, I had this vision in my head of what my life would be like. I imagined lazily lounging around with her day-after-day. We would cuddle, […]
22 Push Present Ideas for a New Mom from Husband
A new mom you love is about to give birth, and you’re trying to decide what to give her as a gift. You might have a bunch of questions like: How special should it be? Who should buy push presents? What are the best push present ideas? Push presents have become common, and they’re an […]