Kids learn while they play. It is proven to be the most effective teacher, and yet so often it seems that we remove all play from learning situations. Young children minds thrive and grow while building, creating, and experimenting. Playtime is the perfect chance to let there brains…
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…
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…
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….
I’ll be honest, mornings can get pretty stressful at my house. Trying to get everyone up, ready for the day, and out the door never leaves me with a lot of time to get ready. But in reality, do busy moms ever really have a lot of time…
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…
School is out for summer break and I love having my kids home with me. I always want summer to be a fun time that they look forward to, but it can be so easy to let it turn into a movie marathon. During the school year kids…
It was’t until I became a parent that I really sat down and realized how much my mother had done for me, and continued to do for me. Sure, I knew she made dinner and took care of my needs, but what about all the sleepless nights I…
When our little girl was about 18 months old, she stood up in the bath tub and proclaimed, “I have to go potty!” She has always been extremely smart but this still caught me off guard. I obliged and placed her on the toilet, and sure enough, she…