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 […]
I stumbled across an article discussing the joys of Montessori for infants while I was pregnant with my son. The article featured a classroom with open shelves perfectly lit by sun beams streaming in from large picture windows. The children seemed serene as they scooped beans into a bowl or arranged flowers into a small […]
If you’re like me, one of the most fun parts of having a baby is dressing them in adorable outfits! But when it comes down to it, just popping them in a comfy and easy onesie wins. That’s why we’re bringing you all these adorable baby onesie ideas so you don’t have to search for […]
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 […]
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, […]
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!
Childbirth isn’t easy, and most of us aren’t in the most… gracious frame of mind during labor. Yet somehow, our L&D nurses take care of us like saints as we yell, scream, and beg for a break (just me?). That’s why so many moms wonder whether they should purchase gifts for their nurses in the […]
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, […]
With the price of baby goods on the rise, having a baby on a budget seems like an impossible task, but parents who avoid confronting these expenses are at risk of greater stress and anxiety. Taking charge of your baby budget and staying on track is not only a major confidence boost, but financial mastery […]
Okay, listen, I know we have different opinions on what constitutes a “good” parent, and that’s a good thing! It’s what makes us a parenting community–we share different perspectives so that we can all have a well-rounded approach to parenting. The good news is that most of us can get on board with the fact […]
