Today we’re talking all about the toddler defiant “No!” phase and how to respond. This post was originally published back in 2017. The No Phase Last month it was like Lincoln fully embraced turning two and immediately switched into defiant toddler mode. One day he was agreeable, easily persuaded, and happy to go with the …
Our Favorite Audiobooks for Kids and Tips for Listening
The most frequent question I’ve gotten in the last few weeks is what audiobooks I use for Lincoln and Adelaide and with so many kids at home, this is such a great time to start audiobooks! We’ve used audiobooks for kids daily for the last few years and have relied on them even more during …
Day in the Life: 2 month old, 3 year old, 4 year old
We’re 8 weeks into life with three kids. Ben is back at work. We have found some semblance of a routine. I’m still mostly cooking macaroni and cheese or frozen pizza for dinner and trying (not always successfully) to hold it together around 6pm each evening. This wasn’t the best day we’ve had …
Notes on Motherhood
Sharing a few personal thoughts on motherhood after this weekend away from the kids in Boston in March. Some notes on motherhood: Grandma came and picked these kids up for a spur of the moment 24 hour sleepover in New Hampshire this weekend. With the unplanned prospect of a child-free morning, Ben and I …
How to do quiet time with toddlers
Today I’m sharing everything I’ve tried and learned about quiet time for toddlers. This break in our day is essential for my sanity and theirs. My two biggest motherhood sanity savers? A gym with daycare and quiet time. I was first introduced to the idea back with Lincoln was still a baby and a friend …
Tips for hosting a stress-free playdate with Mix-ins
This post is sponsored by DairyPure. All opinions are our own. We are finally at the stage where playdates lessen the parent involvement required at my house (most of the time). Especially in the winter, when it’s hard to get outdoors here in Boston and we have to bundle up just to get to the …