We have heard or read the advice “the dishes can wait, play with your children instead.'' And to be honest I have said it in the past. But is it really in your child’s best interest to be in a messy house, but with lots of play time with their parents? I’d like to...

After having baby number two I realized that there were some essential newborn items and postpartum items that I had ready that I only knew about because of my baby one experience.  They were small, budget friendly items that made my life so much easier those first...

Is your baby scratching their face when they are upset? Or is your baby scratching their face at night?  Are you worried they will scar? Read on for tips and tricks to keep nails short, baby happy and scratches to a minimum. This post may contain affiliate links. For...

Fall harvest time means delicious apples, squash and pumpkin.  Adding seasonal fruits and vegetables to your toddler meals will expose them to new flavors and get them in the sweater weather mood! Toddler Meals - Fall Favorites   What is in season in the fall It...

As your toddler (1.5-3 years old) is developing and learning, they may begin to add some new words and behavior that can be frustrating for parents.  One popular toddler word is “no” - and they will use it often and usually loudly! This post may contain affiliate...

You’re trying to pick up dinner at the grocery store or drop off your dry cleaning after daycare pickup and your toddler is screaming the entire time in the back seat.  Happen recently? Or you’re in a store and your toddler decides to run away or have a major temper...

Toddlers and kids can be picky eaters, especially when it comes to vegetables.  If you are struggling with how to get your toddler to eat more vegetables read on for 12 clever ways to get your kids to eat more veggies - sneakily or with their help!  Help?! How Do I...

Learn to better share household responsibilities and childcare.   Included: Three reasons for the inequality and what to do about it. This post may contain affiliate links. For my full disclosure policy click here. Recently, author Darcy Lockman released her book...

Welcome to the toddler picky eater phase, you are not alone and parents for years have struggled with how to make their picky eater toddler eat their food.   The simplest answer to "why is my toddler a picky eater?" is typically one of three reasons: 1. They are...

It's a terrible feeling when you walk into your child’s room and see that your baby has peed through their diaper at night.   They are wet, their sheets are spoiled and they may even wake up with a diaper rash. The solutions below will help prevent your baby or...