All things motherhood
Trying to get kids to take medication can be a daunting task for parents and caregivers. Whether it’s due to the taste, fear of needles, or a general aversion to taking medicine, ensuring children receive the necessary treatment they need can be a challenge. After …
In today’s fast-paced world, finding meaningful activities that engage and educate can often feel challenging. The kitchen, however, provides a perfect setting for my kids to explore their creativity, learn essential life skills, and hopefully develop a love for food and nutrition. Getting our kids …
Believe it or not, the labor and delivery world comes with many options, many of which mothers aren’t aware of or forget in the heat of the moment. When it comes to the labor pain and the delivery itself, many new moms assume you only …
Flying with toddlers is hard. And each state of childhood presents its challenges. Babies require a lot of stuff that takes up space, like diapers, bottles, and swaddles. Toddlers + preschoolers need a lot of patience and pre-planning to set them up for success on …
Traveling with a 5-year-old and a 3-year-old can be challenging. But traveling is a bucket-filler for my husband and me. So, we figure out how to make it work with the kids. Last month we were able to get away for a quick 5-day trip …
Traveling with a little one is no easy task. After surviving over 15 flights with our one-year-old, I have come up with a list of 15 items to pack when traveling with a toddler that have made our trips more comfortable, efficient, and enjoyable. I …
Now that my youngest is almost three years old, we’ve had a lot of experience with toddler gifts. Some toys were a huge hit and still have a front row seat in the playroom. Other toys were given away, or tossed after a short period …
Preparing to take a flight with an infant is no easy task. Chulengo joined us on over a dozen round-trip flights in his first ten months of life. Because we moved when Chulengo was only seven months old, we took many trips to our new …
Pandemic isolation is causing developmental delays in infants. For the first time in 20 years, the CDC has even updated the ages at which babies should reach milestones. For example, instead of walking by 12 months, the CDC now says parents shouldn’t expect that milestone until 18 months.
Last month, we completed our first year of the Playing Preschool homeschool curriculum created by Susie at Busy Toddler. I did something I never thought I would be able to do: I taught my toddler at home, during a pandemic, with a new baby…and my …