Toddler

Rest Time Benefits for Kids We all need rest, don’t we?  More than we probably get.  As our babies get older they start to drop nap times, and as they …

Keep the crib: how to stop your toddler from climbing out of the crib. Twins too. It was night. We were watching a movie when suddenly we heard a door …

7 reasons I want my kids awake after bedtime. Picture it, you put your kids to bed.  You’ve done the whole bedtime routine.  Teeth were brushed, songs were sung, and …

How a morning family meeting can set a positive tone for the day. ‘Mommy! It’s time for our meeting!’ I love hearing my 4-year-old say those words.  It shows me …

How To Teach Your Little One To Be Kind. Kindness.  It’s an interesting topic when you think about it.  What does being kind mean?  Ben asked me this, and I …

I feel like our family makes transitions with the kids on the late side of things.  Ben didn’t switch to a toddler bed until he was three, and Ali and …

I don’t really do Black Friday.  I just do not see the appeal of getting up early after a busy Thanksgiving and battling crowds to try to get some hot …

Childhood fears: Real vs. Fake Fear Fears.  We all have them.  Sometimes they are rational, sometimes not.  Fear has evolved as a safety mechanism, and it can be a helpful …

We are reaching the end of our major changes when it comes to dealing with picky eating.  We aren’t done handling the situation, but we are setting up our healthy …

Picky eating can be so frustrating, both for parents and I believe for the children stuck in these habits.  If your table has become a battle ground it is time …