Parenting
Montessori Toy Storage: Create “Shelfie”- Worthy Montessori Shelves Using Stuff You Already Have
Creating simple Montessori toy storage is an easy way to dip your toes into the Montessori method without investing a ton of time, money, and research. At Undefining Motherhood, we love borrowing from the Montessori method to promote free play, independent learning, and emotional development in toddlers. And of course, it’s backed by loads of […]
Why You Should Add Bamboo Baby Clothes to Your Baby Registry
Doesn’t it sometimes seem like pregnancy is riddled with one task after another? Choose a baby name, buy affordable maternity clothes, create a birthing checklist …the number of decisions is overwhelming! Well, we’ve got one more to add to the list: what type of baby clothes do you want your little one to wear? If […]
Why Aren’t We Talking About Post-Weaning Depression More?
For the first fourteen months of my daughter’s life, we shared a picture-perfect nursing relationship. She latched well, ate well, and, eventually, weaned well. With such a great experience behind us, I felt proud of our breastfeeding journey. But that’s also exactly when the post-weaning depression kicked in. A couple of weeks after weaning entirely, […]
Dairy Free Breastfeeding Diet: 6 Tips I Wish I’d Known
That moment you first wonder if you need to be a dairy free breastfeeding mom–it’s pretty scary. Your baby is showing physical symptoms that suggest you may need to eliminate dairy, and it’s overwhelming to imagine feeding a new baby and making a drastic dietary change. You may be seeing scary things like mucus or […]
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 […]
Family New Year’s Eve Party Ideas for Kids + Parents!
We all remember the days when we could spend HOURS leading up to New Year’s 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 you have kids, you have to find a sitter […]
Educational Montessori Toys 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 […]