A phrase we repeat often in our family is “feel safe and loved.” I remind Lincoln and Adelaide, before I drop them off at the gym daycare, that their job is to help each other “feel save and loved.” Ben and I pray at night for guidance in helping our kids “feel safe and loved.” …
30 Million Words: Building a Child’s Brain Review and Takeaways
This book review of 30 Million Words talks about the key parenting takeaways and summary of tips from Dr. Suskind’s book. This post may contain affiliate links. The most important thing you can do for your child’s future is to talk to them. Talking to your kids is important, but “the most important?” If you’re …
Best Bath Toys for Toddlers 2018
Today I’m sharing all of the best toddler bath toys to make bath time more enjoyable (and a better break for mom at the end of a long day). Most of these toys can be used from baby bath time through older toddlers and some of them double as fun outside of the tub. This …
Our Toddler Room Sharing Journey: Transitioning siblings to sharing a room
Are you thinking of moving your kids into the same room? Or maybe siblings are already sharing a room and you’re looking to make things run a little smoother? I’m sharing lots of tips for siblings sharing a room along with how we transitioned our boy and girl into a shared room as toddlers. Why …
Toddler Bedtime Routine with Halo Snoozy Pod
Today I’m sharing our toddler bedtime routine and the Halo Snoozy Pod, the coolest new baby/toddler product on the market! This post is sponsored by HALO Innovations. Have you heard of the Snoozy Pod? I’m sharing all the ways we use our Snoozy Pod and how they’re helping both kids sleep better (and longer!) in their …
10 Must-Haves for City Moms
Thanks to OXO Tot for sponsoring this city moms post and making life a little easier! One thing moving to Boston has made me realize is that being a city mom is different from being a mom in the suburbs. (or at least being a mom in an apartment is quite different from …