Traveling with a toddler on a plane or road trip? Take a look at these toddler travel essentials and gear recommended by a well-traveled mom of four! By: Rachael Robison Some might think I'm crazy. After all, in the span of just four years, I've taken a: Thirty-two-hour drive to Florida with a three- and a one-year-old Twenty-six-hour drive to Ohio with kids aged four, two, and three-months Twenty-hour drive to Texas with three kids while pregnant And my favorite: a 7,000 mile, five-week road trip with a seven-, five-, three-, and one-year-old. After thinking, She's crazy, … [Read more...]
The Real Reason Kids Should Have Chores
Should kids have chores? You may have heard the benefits of chores, but here's one compelling reason parents overlook that will have you giving kids chores. There was always an excuse that held me back from having my kids load the dishwasher after meals. I worried that the dishes might break and we'd have to fish broken glass shards out of the tiniest nooks. They might not rinse the dishes well enough in the sink, and end up clogging the dishwasher pipes. I even blamed how roughly they turned the faucet on and off, convinced they'd break it given enough time. It wasn't just the … [Read more...]
Weighing the Real Pros and Cons of Baby Led Weaning
Debating whether to introduce baby led weaning to your little one? Take a look at the baby led weaning pros and cons to help you make your decision. By: Tania Griffis During my pregnancy, I was consumed with reading baby books and browsing online forums. I was about to be a first-time mom and wanted to make sure I did everything perfect for my daughter. During one of my frenzied research sessions, I came across a board for "BLW," that I later learned stood for "baby led weaning." What is baby led weaning? Rather than making your child a special meal of purees and mashes, you give … [Read more...]
How to Respond when Your 3 Year Old Won’t Go to Sleep
Surprised that your 3 year old won't go to sleep all of a sudden? Learn practical ways to respond that will give you and your child the sleep you need. Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links, which means I will earn a commission—at no extra cost to you—if you make a purchase. "Remember when we'd wake up every two hours?" my husband and I reminisced. Three of our friends had given birth within that month, making us shake our heads wondering how we ever got through that newborn stage. By that point, our then-three-year-old had been sleeping through the night—ever since he was … [Read more...]
How to Rock a Morning Routine for Toddlers
Wondering how to have a smooth morning routine? Learn the best tips to rock a morning routine for toddlers and finally have a stress-free start of the day! You'd think one hour would be enough, but according to my toddler, no amount of time would make our mornings at home any less hectic. My husband and I would try to get all three kids out the door on time before school, and I figured one hour would be enough to get through our morning routine. Except every morning seemed to have some degree of drama. A tantrum would erupt out of nowhere, and I'd even hear myself giving empty threats … [Read more...]
How to Introduce Cow’s Milk to Your Baby
Ready to transition your baby from breast milk or formula to regular whole milk? Learn how to introduce cow's milk to baby using these tried-and-true methods! Disclosure: This article contains affiliate links, which means I will earn a commission—at no extra cost to you—if you make a purchase. The one-year mark couldn't come fast enough for me. As much as I cherished my babies' last few months as, well... babies, I also looked forward to the days they'd each turn one year old. Beyond celebrating a milestone, the one-year mark also meant I could finally give them cow's milk. What's the big … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Help Your Overtired Toddler Finally Go to Sleep
Does your overtired toddler continue to fight naps and bedtime? Learn how to get your child back to a normal schedule and sleeping through the night. A few years ago, my extended family hosted a reunion over a three-day weekend. Friday night meant my kids stayed with a babysitter so my husband and I could grab drinks with cousins. The following day was the main event outdoors at the park, while Sunday found us spending the entire day at the beach. With no naps on either Saturday or Sunday, on top of all the stimulation and "newness" of the weekend, my kids were just about fried once all … [Read more...]
What to Do When Your Child Refuses to Eat
Frustrated when your child refuses to eat what you made for dinner? Learn what to do (and not do!) to avoid power struggles and get kids to finally eat. I had cooked orzo pasta for dinner—usually a family favorite—except this particular meal happened to have artichokes. My five-year-old crinkled his nose. "I don't want to eat it," he said, without so much as taking a single bite. "Aren't you hungry?" I asked, hoping his hunger would drive him to at least try one spoonful. "I am," he responded, "but I want something else to eat." And when I told him there was nothing else to eat … [Read more...]
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