I read an alarming fact the other day. It stated that by 4th grade, almost half of children no longer have an interest in reading books outside of the classroom. The statistics suggest that the one thing that changes by 4th grade is that parents are no longer…
I love finding any reason to celebrate and throw a party; especially when it comes to throwing a birthday party for one of my kids. There’s just something so fun and exciting about celebrating your child with family and friends. In my years of throwing parties, I’ve learned…
Toddler hair is hard to manage, much harder than my own. My little girl’s hair really didn’t start growing until she was almost three. Now, a few months shy of four, it is finally long enough to play with. It’s always fun to come up with cute hairstyles…
Making the transition from nursing or bottle feeding to baby food is such a fun milestone. I absolutely love to watch my baby explore all the wonderful flavors and textures this world has to offer. The transition that is always a little tough for me is the one…
Teething is a really tricky stage to navigate as a parent. It always seems to sneak up on me, and after a few days of unusually cranky and weepy behavior, it finally dawns on me to check the mouth! Sure enough, the red swollen gums give it away…
There is literally nothing my boys love better than playing with their dad. Moms spend so much time taking care of all the physical needs of their children – and playing with them of course too, but there’s just something special about playtime with dad. The thing about…
Toddlers are tough cookies. They are figuring out their bodies and their independence and they are not afraid to show it. They want their clothes a certain way, they want their bowl a certain color, they want to read the same book over and over. The challenge, as…
As a mother to two precious children, there’s nothing that I want more than to teach my children the art of kindness. Living in a world filled with feelings of entitlement and rude behavior, I want to raise children who will make a difference and treat others with…
This post is sponsored by P&G. Ideas and opinions are my own. If you are a parent of younger children I am sure you have spent some time childproofing your home. We all make sure that the stairs are blocked. We all keep small items off the floor….
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of OurPact. More and more, our children’s time is slammed with technology. With smartphones, tablets, video game consoles, tv’s – our kids are being literally bombarded with a virtual reality. While the use of technology can absolutely be…
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Disney Baby for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. With Mother’s Day fresh on my mind, I can’t help but think of the boundless love I have for my children. Before my sweet daughter was born, I…
This post is sponsored by Similac, all opinions are my own. Toddlers can be fickle. It can be one of my favorite things about them but sometimes the most frustrating thing about them. I love how this video shows just how charming and frustrating toddler can be, especially…