Entertaining a toddler or preschooler indoors can be challenging. They are so busy and curious, and they need so much attention and stimulation all the day. A few weeks ago, my 18-month-old was about to drive me crazy. It was too cold to go to the park, and we’d already been to the library twice that week. Her books and toys had lost their charm, and there’s a limit to how many … [Read more...] about DIY Sensory Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
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Top Potty Seat and Toddler Toilet Options 2019
Having a potty trained child is wonderful. Actually potty training a child, however, is much less so. Oh, the mess and the stress! I mean, let’s face it--bodily fluids are pretty much the last thing over which you want to have a battle of wills with your toddler. Which is worse: cleaning up messy diapers indefinitely or cleaning up a potty seat until your kiddo can do it on her … [Read more...] about Top Potty Seat and Toddler Toilet Options 2019
Tips for Having a Great Christmas on a Modest Budget
It seems like the back-to-school dust has barely settled before we are flung into holiday preparations. Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas come in rapid-fire with only a little breathing room in between. So if you woke up one morning in September (or October or November) and thought, Oh no! Christmas is coming!, you’re not the only one. That thought can be especially … [Read more...] about Tips for Having a Great Christmas on a Modest Budget
Best Baby Swaddle Blankets and Wraps 2019
Guys, I want all the babies. They're so tiny and cute and snuggly! Something about their innocence and helplessness gives me all the feels. When you bring a new baby home in a tiny car seat, there's a great sense of responsibility to, you know, keep that little person alive. But for me it has always felt like a privilege. The Reality of No Sleep All of this goes out the … [Read more...] about Best Baby Swaddle Blankets and Wraps 2019
7 Fun Family Christmas Traditions to Help Children Find Meaning
I want my kids to be kind. I want them to be strong. I want them to be resilient. I can’t be with them all of the time, protecting them from hard things like scraped knees, playground bullies, or disappointments. And I know that they need adversity to grow stronger, but how do I give them a foundation to start with? Holiday traditions can be part of the formula! Here’s the … [Read more...] about 7 Fun Family Christmas Traditions to Help Children Find Meaning