I’m a fan of lists and I thrive on trying to organize my life with them. So it’s only natural that I made a list for our last vacation. Let’s call it the Family Vacation To Do List. Here’s my Pre-Vacation To Do List… We’ve made it a FREE PRINTABLE so you’ll be able to …
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There’s already a lot going on in the head of a small child so when a new sibling arrives, it really throws a wrench in your older child’s master plans. The one thing I’ve learned over the years is that not every child is the same– what works for one will most likely not work …
Toddlerhood is a time full of changes and new things. Not only is your little one starting to better understand the people, places and things around him… he’s now experiencing happy dreams, night terrors, new emotions, understanding and forming fears, figuring out cause and effect… all things that can overwhelm a tiny little being; especially …
Thinking about a trip for the family to San Diego this summer? There are four places you don’t want to miss. 1. LEGOLAND California, LEGOLAND Waterpark and SEA LIFE Aquarium in Carlsbad, CA With close access to the beaches, shopping and warm weather, visiting LEGOLAND is a no-brainer! There are fun activities, LEGO building stations, …
The word “wean” means a passage from one relationship to another –not a loss or detachment from a relationship. The weaning process begins the first time your baby takes food from a source other than your breast – whether it’s formula from a bottle or mashed banana from a spoon. Weaning is the gradual replacement of breastfeeding with …
In our house we have a First Aid kit, Earthquake Kit and locked cabinets full of medicine and emergency needs for our kids. What I didn’t realize we needed was a Sick Bin. Now before you go and call me crazy/too cautious/too organized, think of the times when your child unexpectedly vomited all over you, …
It’s National Fire Prevention Week– Have you looked around your house recently? Did you know that many potential fire hazards go undetected? This is one safety hazard that is easy to let slide because it is not something that stares you in the face on a daily basis. By checking your house frequently, and by …
Sometimes we just want to pass on spending money on a costume that will get worn once, maybe twice. There are creative ways to dress up your child for Halloween, plays, events or even just as a fun activity on a rainy day. Here are some we have made or seen that are worth passing …
We’re far enough into the new school year now; Back To School night has long passed (or is happening now depending on when your child started school) so you and your child have a pretty good feel of what is to come and what is expected this year. Each teacher is different so what worked …
Baby Proofing is one of the most important things you can do for your child. Here are some Baby Proofing tips to get you started and to keep you staying current with some of the baby proofing essentials. Getting started: It’s best to baby proof your house before the baby is mobile or born! You …
Part of growing up is learning how to deal with conflicts, different personalities and different types of bonds between other people. But the act of learning those lessons is not always easy; bullies can be formed through this natural growing process or even influenced from outside sources (television, music, media, etc.) It is our job …
The pull-ups are packed, the extra clothes are labeled, the extra security blanket is ready, and your emotions have been rocked… It’s preschool time! Your baby is not a baby anymore. That hits hard, huh? It did for me. Twice now. With all the new preschoolers headed to the first day of school- literally- here …