Infants, babies, and children change quickly. It can be really confusing for parents and caregivers, when someone worked the day before and then suddenly, does it. It is common for children to change their mind about the bath, seemingly overnight. In some cases, children who abhor the bath (meaning hate it a lot) fall in … Read more
Hey everybody, today I’m trying out a new thing. Instead of sitting in front of my computer and typing out a post like normal, I am multitasking. My kids are at an event and I only have enough time to either work out, or write a blog post. So instead of choosing between them, today … Read more
Making a change from breast milk to formula might seem like a simple transition. In reality, this transition can be a real struggle. To wean your baby successfully, you need to break down and understand what changes are really being made. Understanding the specifics can dramatically improve how you approach weaning. Cold turkey weaning can … Read more
Does your baby hate bathtime? Is it a screamfest from beginning to end? I’ve been there. Making bathtime enjoyable for everyone doesn’t have to be a ton of work. Let’s talk about ways to improve bathtime all the way around. The First Step To Solving Bathtime Problems: Stepping Back to Look at What is Happening … Read more
Have you ever wondered how some of those home remedies for teething came about? When I look at it, it seems an awful lot like trial and error fueled by frustration. But maybe it’s like that with anything for parents seeking advice. Anyhow, we were struggling to help our little one overcome her teething pain. … Read more
Saying farewell to diapers is huge for parents and their toddlers. There’s a feeling of freedom. I know, it’s odd, but getting rid of the diapers is so freeing. It’s hard at first for any toddler. Potty training a toddler with speech delay issues is even more challenging. There are many ways to overcome communication … Read more
“Mommy, is there a baby in your belly?” Sweet words, right? I remember being pregnant with our second daughter, and my then-toddler daughter seemed to dote on me all day long. Oh, how I miss those days sometimes! She was so sweet (and still is), and it warmed my heart. It also marked a transition … Read more
Once our son hit two years of age, I couldn’t wait for the diapers to go away. A friend’s son was potty-trained before he was two. Before. Yeah, I wanted that for my son too. Every single time I dropped a diaper in the garbage I saw money going poof. Gone. All wrapped in poo. … Read more
Here it comes. Another toddler diaper change tantrum. Cue the music. Hear that, “Flight of the Valkyries,” humming in the background? It’s a stalemate, and you’ve been losing. No one is gaining ground. My little guy is holding on to that little bit of personal turf. As long as he doesn’t budge, that sagging diaper … Read more
It is a parent’s duty to worry. It is what we do. Did you find this page after noticing that your little one is STILL sleeping? Maybe a lot more than normal? And she had a round of vaccinations that day, or perhaps the day before? And it drove you to the google to search … Read more