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7 Easy Ways to Transition to a Sippy Cup

Published Jun 25, 2020 Updated Jun 25, 2020

Looking for ways to transition from a baby bottle to a sippy cup? Learn easy ways to transition to a sippy cup and the best time to start. I was introducing my then-infant son to a sippy cup and bought what I thought was the fanciest cup ever. It came insulated, had handles (with an option to remove them!) and was covered with a metal casing. Well... that cup with the heavy metal casing? I accidentally dropped it right on my big toe, sending me yelping and hopping through the kitchen. And that was me. I imagined how terrible it would've been if that heavy cup had slipped out of my … [Read more...]

How to Teach a Child to Dress Themselves

Development

Published Jan 20, 2020 Updated Feb 13, 2020

Want to let the kids dress themselves and also save yourself time? Learn how to teach a child to dress themselves in the mornings with these useful tips. I was late for work, and my son insisted on putting his shoes on. This wouldn't have been a problem... if he actually knew how to put shoes on. You see, all this time, I'd been doing everything for him because it just seemed faster that way. The problem? I figured I'd save more time if he only knew how to get dressed—except that took time I already didn't have. Catch-22, anyone? In my home, my husband usually had morning duty … [Read more...]

10 Ways to Encourage Fine Motor Skills for 5 Year Olds

Activities

Published Sep 24, 2018 Updated Apr 08, 2020

Fine motor skills activities for 5-6 year olds are important as kids enter kindergarten. Encourage hand dexterity—even with an active child—with these fun activities! If you're like most parents, how your child holds a pencil may not be top of mind. But once she enters kindergarten, you suddenly notice how well the other kids hold theirs in comparison. You also realize that she can't really write her name well, much less cut with scissors (and forget about pulling a zipper). Come to think of it, you don't even know what her dominant hand is yet. Or perhaps it's the opposite: you're … [Read more...]

Want the Best Transition Sippy Cup? Start with These Options

Eating

Published May 17, 2018 Updated Feb 05, 2020

Want to transition your baby from bottle to sippy cup, or your toddler from sippy to regular cup? Take a look at these options for the best transition sippy cup. From messes to your baby's outright rejection, it's not always easy to transition him into using a sippy cup. Maybe the one you tried keeps spilling, or your baby still prefers his bottle over the cup. Perhaps the one you have makes the liquid come out too fast, or he pushes the spout out of his mouth. It doesn't help when you're so over using bottles (and cleaning the zillion bottle parts). You might even be looking for the … [Read more...]

“At What Age…?” Baby Development Milestones You Don’t Always Hear About

Infant

Published Jul 10, 2017 Updated Jun 15, 2020

Flip through any baby book, and you'll likely find infant development milestones down to the month or even week. We parents like to know whether our babies are on track, or if we should worry about potential delays. And sometimes we just need guidance on what to encourage our kids to do next. Except not all milestones make the cut, particularly practical, everyday ones we should also be on the look out for. These are the sorts of questions that pop up when you see another baby the same age doing something yours can't yet. They're the milestones you ask your mom friends about. You want to … [Read more...]

Is Your Baby Starting to Be Mobile? How to Baby Proof Your Home

Development

Published Sep 22, 2016 Updated Jan 18, 2020

Is your baby now mobile? Practice safety tips and learn how to baby proof your home. These five items will keep your children safe in your house as they explore their surroundings. This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Regalo International. All opinions are 100% mine. It's the stage we all come across. The baby who once could only flail her arms and legs is now using them to crawl. Bath times are getting more boisterous (not to mention slippery!). And one minute she's laying on the blanket, the next she's across the room. I had been looking forward to the mobile stage, even … [Read more...]

What to Do When Your Child Doesn’t Like What Other Kids Typically Do

Development

Published Aug 27, 2012 Updated Feb 24, 2020

You worry when all kids seem to love activities that yours doesn't. Here's what to do when your child doesn't like what other kids like. My family got together at my mom's house for a little swim party. "Perfect!" I thought. "This will be a great opportunity for the kiddo to splash around in the pool." With his swim shorts and sunscreen packed and ready, we headed to my mom's. Except when we arrived, my toddler took one look at the pool and belted, "No—don't want to swim!" I wasn't too surprised. He had been fighting a few of his baths, crying if even a few drops of water entered his … [Read more...]

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