I can’t remember what advice book/article/blog post I was reading when my husband and I were looking for preschools a couple of years ago, but I remember coming across the recommendation to look for children’s artwork posted throughout the school space. It seemed like weird advice, but I’ve learned there’s a lot of thought behind it. …
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Adding a new member to the family is a big change for everyone. It’s an especially big change for the new big sibling, though! They have been used to having all the parental attention on them, and having to share that attention can be challenging. While it’s hard to deny that a newborn baby is …
As parents, we have the most demanding job around. There are no sick days, no vacation days, no paid time off. When you’re feeling under the weather, you learn pretty quickly that complaining doesn’t help anything because that infant still needs to be fed and you’ve got the only milk jugs around. So despite a …
By: Ryan Hawker, Safety 1st Child Passenger Safety Technician and Car Seat Safety Expert While another year has passed, it’s important to check on what’s most important in 2016: your precious back seat cargo. If you haven’t taken a once over to make sure no hazardous items are laying around your car, or that your …
1. Can I get my own grocery cart? This sounds benign enough until you find yourself shopping with the equivalent of a poorly trained NASCAR driver with no concept of ankles. You spend the entire shopping trip with the feeling that gremlins are chasing you with intention of running into your heels as many times …
Although my oldest is currently enrolled in Pre-K, I still consider us to be a homeschooling family. Every day is a learning opportunity with these little ones and whether they’re in a formal school setting or 100% at home, I aim to infuse our days with learning activities. I bet you do the same with …
September is Baby Safety Awareness Month so we want to make sure the home is as safe as possible for your baby. Today, I went back to the set of WBTV Charlotte for a segment about some great safety tips and baby proofing ideas to keep baby safe at home. 1) Never buy a used …
I have three kids under 4, and for some reason, all three of my children love taking their clothes off during nap time. My oldest has finally outgrown this, but my toddler twins are right in the thick of it. Going into their room after nap and being greeted by a naked toddler with poop …
When you have a baby, it isn’t all bows, butterflies and adorable baby shoes. It gets messy. FYI – there is a lot of snot. And just like with adults, there is upkeep. Haircuts, nail trimming and other hygiene maintenance. Now, it’s isn’t the glamorous part of being a parent, but it has to be …
My twins are officially toddlers, which means they are at maximum mess-making stage, maximum tantrum throwing stage, and maximum poop producing age. I am counting down the days until we can start potty training. They seem to be just the slightest bit interested. They point at their diaper and say “Bye-bye” when they wake up …
I’m so excited for the 4th of July this year! My oldest is almost four and my twins are almost two. We’re entering the ages where they can really enjoy the food and festivities surrounding the celebration of our nation’s independence. I can’t wait to experience their joy as we barbeque with family and friends, …
BY: Shannon Griffith, owner of Green Diaper Babies, cloth diaper delivery service of Chicagoland. I’m sure you’ve heard it come up in your group of friends: CLOTH DIAPERS. You know your “hippie” friends who have tried it and loved it; but there are also your friends who are clearly not interested. Perhaps you find yourself …