Gift Ideas for Picky Eaters and Their Parents
Do you have a toddler or young child who is an extremely picky eater? Or do you know a mom who is struggling with a picky eater? Then you NEED …
Motherhood
You can't write about raising a toddler without talking about motherhood. Being a mother is both tough and rewarding. These posts talk about the good, the bad, the ugly, and the hilarious aspects of motherhood.
25 Ways to Give as a Family This Year
Here are 25 ways to give as a family this year. Yes, you can give and volunteer with toddlers and young children! All of these volunteering ideas can be done …
Raddish Kids - Why We Love This Kids Cooking Subscription Box
Raddish Kids is an awesome kids cooking subscription box, even for younger kids like toddlers and preschoolers. Deciding whether to give it a try or give Raddish Kids as a …
Kid-friendly Air Fryer Recipes for Picky Eaters
An air fryer is a must-have when trying to make dinner that will please the whole family! Here are our favorite kid-friendly air fryer recipes for picky eaters.
How We Potty Trained Our Strong-Willed Son (Hint: NOT in 3 Days!)
Here's how we potty trained our strong willed toddler. It took us a long longer than the "3 days" that many bloggers write about, but I feel like that is …
Oh Crap! The 3 Day Potty Training Method Is Unrealistic
Are you planing on potty training soon? Are you in the middle of potty training and it's not going as smoothly as you hoped? You might have heard about the …
The Ultimate Hurricane Preparedness Guide for Baby and Toddlers
We lived through hurricane Dorian in 2019 while living on Grand Bahama Island, so I wanted to share what we did to prepare for the hurricane with our toddler, and …
Printable Toddler Schedule - Free!
Get the FREE printable pdf for this cute visual toddler schedule - no email sign-up required! Use this printable toddler schedule to help your toddler play independently and (hopefully) move …
Hate Pumping? Read this #1 Time Saving Tip for Pumping Moms
I nursed and pumped breast milk until my son was over 18 months, so I've come up with some amazing time saving hacks for pumping. I am sharing my #1 …
Distraction Feeding - Why Some Toddlers Eat Better When Distracted
In several blog posts I write about how distractions while eating, called distraction feeding, can help picky eaters eat better. When is distraction feeding OK to use? And when is …
What I say to my toddler to help him fall asleep on his own
After over a year of fighting the sleep battle every night with my toddler, I figured out exactly what to say to him as part of our bedtime routing to …
Switching Daycares? How to Ease Your and Your Toddler's Anxiety
Switching daycares can be very stressful both for children and parents (OK, let's be honest, moms). Here are some tips to make the transition to a new daycare easier for …
Occupational Therapy for Toddlers Diagnosed with Autism and Finding the Right Therapist
Getting occupational therapy with the right therapist at the right time can be a huge game changer for toddlers diagnosed with Autism. Read this mom's story, her son's occupational therapy …
Coming To Terms with the Autism Diagnosis
One mother's story about coming to terms with her son's Autism diagnosis - from the first instinct that something was off to the testing, diagnosis, and what she is doing …
Is a Roomba Worth It? This Mom Says YES!
A robot vacuum, such as a Roomba or a Roborock is a must have for every household! We've had two different ones and it's truly life changing. You're not still …
Questions to Ask When Choosing a Pediatrician
A thorough list of questions to ask a pediatrician when you come in to interview them at a meet and greet. Grab the FREE printable pdf of these questions with …
My Best Tip for Reducing Toddler Meltdowns
I am sharing with you the one tip to reduce toddler meltdowns. It is scientifically proven to work 90% of the time. OK, that is false, but it really *does* …
Picky Toddler Eating Schedule (and what he eats!)
Our two year old picky toddler eats 3 meals and 2 snacks a day.... on a good day. I am sharing his typical eating schedule and some of his meals …
How to Transition from Breast Milk to Formula - Super Picky Baby Edition
All the standard advice for transitioning our baby from breast milk to formula did not work for us. Our son drank breast milk for 18 months and was so used …
Division of Responsibilities in Feeding Your Toddler
The Division of Responsibilities for Feeding your child, created by Ellyn Satter, can help reduce stress during mealtimes and teach your child how to eat better and be less picky. …