I Used to Feel Like My Kids Were in My Way
Several months after our first baby was born, I found myself thinking that she was in my way. I had …
Toddlers
A Failed Attempt at a Meaningful Advent with Toddlers
Sometimes, (okay, often)… I get these grand ideas. An idea of something we’re going to do, and how it will …
3 Kids Books That Make Me Cry (and our other favorite toddler books)
A couple things you should know about us before you read my book recommendations: I took a class on children’s books …
The Best Toys for Toddlers
Call me a toy snob, but those irritating, noise-making toys drive me nuts. You know…. the ones that sing obnoxious …
Read and Build Legos for Toddlers
My brother and I played with legos ALL THE TIME as kids. I’m pretty sure my parents still have several …
Toddler Montessori Work Shelf Update
For the very short period of time that we had only one toddler in our house, we had a toddler-friendly …
Thoughts on Potty Training in a Weekend (after it didn’t work)
This is not a “how to” potty train, but rather an in-the-thick-of-potty-training survival guide and humorous though sharing session. If you are potty training …
Don’t Call My 2 Year Old Terrible: One Key to Thriving During the “Terrible Twos”
I stumbled upon this article one day, talking about Pink (the singer). It wasn’t super interesting or anything, but one …