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5 Tips to Stop Your Toddler Waking Up Too Early

Jul 30, 2021

Is your toddler waking up too early all of a sudden? Discover how to help your child wake up later in the morning. I never used to be a morning person. Before having kids, the earliest I'd wake up was at 8am, to get to work by 9am. Now that I have kids, waking up around 5:30am is my new normal, admittedly not always one of the perks of motherhood. But there was a point when even 5:30am seemed "late," when my then-toddler would wake up even earlier. You see, I treasure my time alone, whether it's the hours between my kids' bedtime and mine, or those early hours when I wake up before … [Read more...]

What to Do When Your Baby Cries During Diaper Changes

Diapers

Mar 30, 2020

Frustrated when your baby cries during diaper change and rolls over? Learn simple ways to make diaper changes easy and fun once again. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Wriggler. All content and opinions expressed are my own. Changing your baby's diaper change as a newborn was hard enough, what with the shrill and piercing cries. But now that he's an "older" infant heading into toddlerhood, diaper changes have become all but impossible. For one thing, he cries nearly all the time, wailing the minute he suspects his diaper needs to get changed. Dressing before and … [Read more...]

Learning Made Fun: How to Encourage Educational Play

How Kids Learn

Sep 14, 2017

Learning made fun with activities and games is a great way for kids to play. Discover how to make learning fun at home with 5 simply and effective tips. Thank you to Reading Eggs Junior for sponsoring this post. All content and opinions expressed are my own. Confession time: I didn't start reading for fun until well after leaving college. I didn't feel inclined to read when I already had "required reading" to do. I enjoyed the books I had to read and also did well in school, but I never found myself wanting to read on my own. Only when I was past the stage of being required to read did I … [Read more...]

Fun Literacy Activities to Help Your Child Learn

Activities

Feb 10, 2017

Encouraging early learning is easy with fun literacy activities! Learn why simple activities like talking, reading and singing will help your child learn. This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of First 5 California. The opinions and text are all mine. From Day One, I wanted to engage my kids toward healthy brain development. I knew I couldn't control everything, but I was determined to do what I can to raise lifelong learners. So I read child development books and scoured the internet for baby activities. I even read aloud to my pregnant belly. Turns out that … [Read more...]

A Guaranteed Way to Take a Temperature when Your Child Resists

Family Life

Oct 17, 2016

Do you have a hard time taking temperature when your kids resist? Standard thermometers make it difficult to take an accurate reading. Here's your solution. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of TempTraq. All opinions are 100% mine. This article contains affiliate links. As I write this, my three-year-old is home from school, napping away a stomach bug. He came down with a fever yesterday, which indicates his body is fighting something. Though fever is normal and common, it's still important to monitor it throughout the day. Except what do you do when your child resists … [Read more...]

5 Easy Ways to Stop Leaky Diapers at Night

Diapers

Oct 03, 2016

Does your child wake up with a wet diaper? Learn how to stop leaky diapers at night with these effective tips. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Procter & Gamble. All opinions are 100% mine. It's the sight (touch?) no parent looks forward to every morning: Wet pajamas, wet sheets, even pillows drenched in pee. For several nights, one of my twins would wake up with wet everything. You can imagine how this painted the mood for our mornings. I'd have to swap his pajamas and cover his mattress with a new sheet and pillowcase... every day. Laundry piled up, and our … [Read more...]

An Easy Way to Prevent Cavities in Baby Teeth

Family Life

Jun 30, 2016

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation - Cavities Get Around campaign. All opinions are 100% mine. You may not know this, but you likely have the biggest culprit of tooth decay in your refrigerator. It sits there, disguising itself and trying to look healthy enough to offer your kids. For many families, your kids have it every day, adding more to the problem of tooth decay. But let's back track... For many new moms, dental health isn't always on the top of the list. We don't always get clear guidance on when to see the dentist, or how to … [Read more...]

How to Save Money on Diapers

Diapers

Aug 31, 2015

Looking to cut costs on diapers? Diaper costs can add up. Check out this article for practical tips on how to save money on diapers. Thank you to Family Dollar and Kidgets for sponsoring this post. All content and opinions expressed are my own. Let's talk diapers, specifically, how to save money on diapers. After three kids, I have few basic needs with diapers. First, they have to be functional—no constant leaks or uncomfortable scratch marks on my babies. And second, they must be affordable. Parents buy a ton of diapers, and those costs add up. My toddler twins are nearing their end … [Read more...]

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