Sibling rivalry—it’s a time-honored tradition among brothers and sisters. Even the sweetest, most well-behaved children get into scuffles with their siblings at some point. It’s completely normal. And not only is it completely normal, but sibling rivalry can even be GOOD for kids! That’s right, good! It can help them learn problem-solving, listening and social […]
Preparing Your Toddler for the New Baby
If you’re preparing your toddler for the new baby, use our tips for making the transition as seamless as possible. It’s the final countdown here…in a couple weeks we welcome our second little bundle of joy! Although I’ve been in full “nesting” mode prepping old baby clothes and gear for re-use, it feels like there’s […]
St. Patrick’s Day Jello Pot of Gold Sensory Activity
I’ve been searching the web for a fun and age-appropriate activity my almost 2 year-old toddler can partake in, especially as St. Patrick’s Day draws nearer. Although there are so many cute and crafty activities out there for kids, many of them require a bit more skill that comes with age. That’s why I was […]
Easy Bubble Art Activity for Toddlers
If there’s one artsy activity my little guy enjoys more than anything, it would definitely involve bubbles! He has always been fond of tracking bubbles with his eyes or trying to blow bubbles from very early on. So I knew I had to try my own version of all those painting with bubbles activities I […]
Easy Tips to Keep a House Clean With Small Kids
It’s no secret that keeping a spotless house with little ones around is almost an impossible task. No matter how many times you do the dishes, sweep the floors or try to de-clutter, mess after mess somehow piles up within minutes. In our house, this seems to be the case every day, no matter how […]
How to Create An Indoor Play Gym for a Toddler to Burn-off Energy
Inside: Create an indoor playroom space for your baby or toddler with our favorite toys. An easy way for burning off energy when it’s too cold (or hot) to play outside! It’s been quite a winter here on the East Coast, with blizzard after blizzard trapping families indoors with stir-crazy kids looking for things to […]
3 Activities to Get Your Toddler Away from the iPhone, iPad & iMac
For the past couple of weeks, after being trapped indoors because of cold viruses and snowstorms, I’ve noticed how much time my toddler is spending watching tv, grabbing my iPhone and simply begging to hop on the iPad or computer. Call it stir-crazy, but in order to avoid listening to non-stop temper tantrums and chasing […]
10 Must-Try Cold Remedies for Children
It’s another brutal snow day here in the North East. And flu/cold season is in full swing. My little one has now been sick for about 11 days straight. He started out with a fever, which we then found out was the precursor to Roseola (a rash/virus combo) which then transitioned into Croup’s cough + […]
Toddler-Approved Spinach Pizza
Anyone who has a toddler knows how difficult it is to get them to eat a nutritious meal. You try everything in your power to follow the rules of the book: introducing one veggie at a time, providing a variety of options and then reintroducing veggies that were previously rejected. You may even consider masking […]
7 Indoor Activities to Keep Toddlers Busy in Winter
When temperatures fall BELOW freezing during the cold winter months, there’s no way anyone wants to hang outdoors, let alone take the little ones out to play for hours. But how can a mom keep her sanity when she’s stuck indoors facing toddler tantrums and random acts of household destruction? What indoor activities can she […]
