Whether you are new to toddler parenting or an experienced parent of toddlers, you know that dealing with toddler emotions is a huge part of the job. For having such little bodies, toddlers can have BIG emotions. Unfortunately, these big emotions have often given toddlers a bad reputation among parents. The phrase “the terrible twos” […]
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How Reading Classic Books Can Powerful Form of Self-Care {for kids and adults!}
{Many of these best classic books for kids cannot only enrich our kids’ lives but ours too. Exploring how reading can be a form of self-care for us and our kids.} The best classic books for kids are ones that draw you into a story that has meaning and depth. For me, this often means […]
The Preschool Tour Checklist to Help Choose the Right Preschool for Your Child
{Looking for a preschool tour checklist to guide you as you visit schools? This checklist helps parents pick the perfect preschool for their child.} One quick Google search turns up many variations of a preschool tour checklist. As a parent looking for a preschool for your child, this can be a bit overwhelming. What I […]
More Than Just the Milk: Why Breastfeeding Struggles Don’t Have to Define Your Motherhood
We all know the developmental benefits of breastfeeding so many of us have endured breastfeeding struggles, pain, shame, and eventually pushed ourselves beyond our limits to provide what we think is best for our babies. But what if it wasn’t just the milk that provided these benefits? A new look at breastfeeding based on the latest […]
21 Parenting Blogs to Keep You Inspired, Informed and Sane
{Some of the best parenting blogs to help keep you learning and growing as a parent} Let’s face it–parenting is hard at times. Parenthood is the only “job” which involves no formal training, very little background knowledge (for most of us) and the “outcome” involves the people we value most (our kids). But I’ve also […]
