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The only advice I got about potty training was to read the book “Oh Crap”. I didn’t read the book… oh crap. So, if you are reading this, my first advice to you is to read the book Oh Crap before you try to potty train. But if you are …
I swear part of the reason babies are so expensive is that you end up buying so much useless sh*t simply because you don’t know what you need. The baby industry is massive and fueled by those pregnancy hormones that lead you to wanting to be sure you do it …
Two hit us hard. The moment my child turned two, I knew we were in for it. Not only did her temper tantrums get a whole lot worse, but she quit eating variety. She went from being a happy baby willing to try anything to slowly but surely only being …
Read moreThe Guide to Getting Your Picky Toddler to Eat a Variety of Foods
Before I had my first baby, my friend who was one year ahead of me in motherhood sat me down and dished out everything about that first year. I didn’t really appreciate it as much as I should have because honestly, no amount of shopping or nesting could have prepped …
Starting preschool is a big deal. Your child is starting their first day of school. I can’t believe it sometimes since I swear yesterday she was a tiny baby in my arms. Besides having a mix of emotions about preschool, I really wanted to make sure I prepared her as …
It felt like the only advice I got to prepare for baby number two was to get my toddler a gift from baby. Which was great… for helping me through the first five seconds of parenting two. When your second arrives, the hardest part will be your older child. You …
I have studied language as an adult. I have studied abroad twice. I have learned both Spanish and German. However, I have never learned one well enough to teach my child a second language. In addition to the benefits of brain development, there is a bigger reason I want my …
Read moreTeaching Your Child a Second Language When You Only Know One
Having money growing up does not mean you will have a lot as an adult (unless your parents are so wealthy, they are able to keep paying for you). Instead, most kids who grow up to be well off were taught how to be financially savvy. Here are the things …
Between the endless chores, complex schedules, work, and school, it is hard to create space for quality time with your kids. As moms, I feel like we are always rushing and it seems that unless it becomes a priority, our children’s childhoods are going to be over before we know …
Read moreBeing Intentional on Creating Memories with Your Kids