Toddler Tips

Picky eaters have to be one of the biggest challenges of parenting. My gut instinct is to say, “Eat what I prepare or don’t eat,” right? However, I’ve learned that sometimes picky eating isn’t about a simple, willful refusal to try new or different foods. It can be anything from parent modeling, to a lack …

We adults tend to look back at certain points of our lives and think, “Man, if only I could go back….” You know, the good ol’ days! We seem to never realize when we are in the midst of the good days until we are reminiscing about them. Well, I’m here to argue that the …

I am always trying to refine and minimize the clutter around our home. While we live in a nice, average – sized home, there is never enough storage. And with two kids, the toys seem to multiply quickly! I have actively been on the hunt for some great products that help control the kid clutter. …

“Oh gosh, and now the cake batter is all over the counter, dripping onto the floor,” I think, as I recover from the shock of seeing the mixing bowl slip out of my toddler’s hands and hit the ground with a loud bang. “Sorry Mommy,” she says, with worry in her eyes. She’s scared. She’s …

I am beyond happy to report that my son is officially potty trained. Here’s why I insert every “party” emoji I can find at least a hundred times. I mentioned last week that my son basically trained himself. I waited until he was absolutely ready because he was very resistant to any pushing I tried. Even …

A Swedish study was brought to our attention recently and I think it is so important to get the word out on this popular, but dangerous, practice that many parents are doing with their strollers. I’ve been guilty of this mistake many times when my kids were babies. As parents, we always want to do what’s …

A friend of mine recently announced she and her husband are expecting their first baby. She asked for advice from her friends with children about how to deal with being a parent and being needed and “on” 24/7 when you’re an introvert who needs alone time to function. [bounces up and down in seat and …

My little family of four recently went to the Salt Lake City Hogle Zoo and it was incredibly fun to see my toddler react to all the animals she has been learning about. Although I tried to prepare for the day, there were a lot of things I didn’t think about until we were already …

My daughter loves movies. She has since she was very, very young. Lest you think she has a general love for screens, she self-regulates her iPad use and has no patience for television shows. She’s just started getting into classic cartoons over the past few months. (Inappropriate? Probably yes. But I grew up watching them …

When my daughter started preschool, I was both intimidated by my first school shopping experience and very excited because I love office supplies the way some people love shoes. I totally marked myself as a first-time parent when, during the classroom orientation, I asked the teacher where I could find the supply list so I …

Guest Post by: Jen Altrogge Tips to Creating a Lifelong Relationship The grandparent and grandchild bond is extremely special. It is unlike any other. Chances are you have heard the old saying, “Parents have to say no, grandparents get to say yes,” and this could not be more accurate. At times, it can be difficult for …

At one time or another, we all struggle with getting our toddlers to eat. Am I right?!? It seems like when my boys were in the delightful toddler stage, they could go for days on a hunger strike just because.  That is IF I let them, of course. I asked nicely. I pleaded. I begged for …