As a pediatric sleep consultant, many people assume my job just involves getting babies to sleep. While I do help babies sleep, I have just as many clients who need TODDLER sleep tips! Let me tell you…toddlers are a totally different ball game when it comes to sleep! They have their own opinions, agendas, and […]
When you first have a baby, you may wonder how you possibly decide what you do and don’t need to put into your diaper bag. With my first baby, I had no idea what an outing with a tiny human would entail, so I found myself packing the dang kitchen SINK every time I left […]
Diaper bags are essential purchases, and this is the kind of purchase you really want to “get right.” It will be with you for years, carrying all the baby things, then the toddler snacks, then the extra clothes for your potty trained child. Tons of parents end up buying multiple bags throughout the years, but […]
When we think about educational toys for 1-year-old babies, it’s critical that we also consider the whopping number of milestones and skills children achieve in this one short year. Between 12 months to 24 months, a child’s brain is expanding with connections that help them piece together their world. It is a time of curiosity, […]
As a nursing mom, I sometimes felt like my days consisted of nothing more than whipping out my boobs for another feed. Then, once our little one was nursing, I’d be stuck in the same position for long chunks of time until she’d gotten her fill. Thank goodness one of my friends suggested I design […]
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!
Is your kiddo obsessed with dinosaurs, and is the word “obsessed” an understatement? If you answered this question with an emphatic “oh man, yes!” then we have the PERFECT round-up of dinosaur themed birthday party ideas for YOU! The best part of this round-up is that we’ve done the work for you. No more scrolling […]
After a long winter stuck inside, spring is such a welcome change (especially for little ones!). That’s why I love having spring activities for toddlers and big kids ready to go for the second we can escape the winter and head outside to play. Here, you’ll find a mix of Montessori-style activities, simple crafts, games, […]
Lots of shows call themselves educational, but some ACTUALLY are. And I don’t know about you, but right now, my sanity relies on finding the best educational shows for toddlers and preschoolers! When we’re busy trying to keep kids happy while working from home (or even just trying to get dinner on the table), TV […]
Most people know that what happens to us early in life affects our long-term development. Experts agree that the first three to five years of life are crucial for long-term social, cognitive, emotional, and physical well-being. That’s why it’s so essential for parents, especially parents of preterm babies, to ensure their child gets the best […]