[ad_1] My kids love making paper chain countdowns when special events are coming up! We have always make one for Christmas and for birthdays. Making a countdown chain is a fun way to keep track of days before going on vacation or celebrating someone special coming to visit. They’re more fun than just going each […]

[ad_1] Picture this: You’re holding your adorable 7-month-old, marveling at how quickly they’re growing. Suddenly, you realize it’s been a while since their last nap. Panic sets in. Is it time for sleep? Are they overtired? Welcome to the world of wake windows! If you’ve found yourself googling “7 month old wake window” at 3 […]

[ad_1] I truly believe all fights have been brewing under the surface, whether we feel it or not — especially when it comes to a fight with your partner. Those things don’t generally pop up out of nowhere, and even the silliest fight (like arguing over putting the dishes in the dishwasher the wrong way) […]

[ad_1] Bringing a new life into the world is an incredible journey filled with joy, excitement, and, let’s face it, a fair share of worry. One of the biggest concerns that often keeps us up at night is our baby’s safety, especially when it comes to car travel. You’ve probably spent hours researching the perfect […]

[ad_1] I’ll be the first to admit it: When I read that Crockett Johnson’s 1955 book Harold and the Purple Crayon, a book I read growing up and read to my kids, was getting the movie treatment, I was… dubious. Not because I don’t love the story of the intrepid toddler in footy pajamas who […]

[ad_1] In today’s society preservatives and strange processed ingredients have become commonplace. Finding products without these potentially harmful ingredients can be actually be challenging. As a parent though, I have always been vigilant about finding natural, safe products for babies and young children. Babies’ organs and bodily systems, including the liver, kidneys, and immune system, are […]

[ad_1] At my most recent yearly physical with my regular doctor, I brought up how I’d been feeling: like crap. I’m 45, and I was sure what I was feeling was something different than regular PMS symptoms. I was tired, moody, achy, and sick of it. I thought it could be perimenopause, but I wasn’t […]

[ad_1] I originally designed this simple Greek Yogurt dessert for a kid-friendly recipe contest over at Pop Sugar. I wanted it to be easy, healthy, and yummy for a child’s palate so I came up with this super easy to make Strawberry Greek Yogurt Pie. It is such a healthy dessert option that you may want […]

[ad_1] Mornings with toddlers can be a whirlwind. Between diaper changes, getting dressed, and managing tiny tantrums, finding time to whip up a nutritious breakfast might seem like a Herculean task. But fear not, fellow parents! I’ve been there, done that, and I’m here to share some game-changing toddler breakfast ideas that’ll make your mornings […]

[ad_1] It wasn’t until I was sitting in my “croquis clay” class on the third floor of a converted church in Copenhagen that I felt it. A big old exhale I’ve been holding for all of my adult life, maybe. A loosening. A feeling like I’m in this space just for myself; I’m not performing […]