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Prevent Sibling Rivalry with These 10 Tips

I don’t think I am wrong when I say a lot of us have more than one kid in part because we want our kids to have siblings. Built in …

10 Mind Blowing Solutions for the Toddler and Preschool Years

After having a baby I really thought nothing could be harder than those sleepless nights. I was wrong because I hadn’t met my toddler yet. I love my toddler to …

Why Won’t My Toddler Eat? 19 Easy Tips to Try Today

There should be a long section in the parenting handbook (that never came with my baby) on why won’t my toddler eat? In our household, outside of dealing with sleepless …

12 easy tips to potty train your toddler right the first time so you don't have to repeat. How to potty train a toddler, how to potty train in 3 days, when to potty train a toddler, how to potty train a toddler girl, best ways to potty train a toddler, Advice on night potty training and potty training regressions

Potty Training Naked: A Mom’s 12 Step Guide to Success in One Weekend

As a first-time mom, the idea of potty training my toddler scared me to no end. If done incorrectly, I imagined pee and poop gracing every inch of the house …

How to Help Baby Talk: 7 Tips Sure to Boost Their Language

My first child talked early and was speaking in sentences in no time at all. Speech came to her effortlessly and I never gave a thought as to how to …

How to Prepare Toddler for New Baby: 17 Critical Steps to Start Today

It felt like the only advice I got to prepare toddler for new baby was to get my toddler a gift from baby. Which was great… for helping me through …

Planning activities to keep toddlers and preschoolers busy can be exhausting. Here is an approach I use which has dramatically cut down on prep time. It requires no fancy toys. Using a theme based approach and 5 mins of prep work, I have a full day of enrichment that helps children explore the world around them, excites their curiosity and builds their skills. It is a great way to structure your preschool at home or just to add variety to everyday. #preschool #toddler #pursuetoday

The Best Way to Plan Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers

I am always surprised by my child’s energy and curiosity. Besides wishing my coffee each morning could give me even half that amount of energy, I am always looking for …

For parents that speak the second language, they just have to speak it. Lucky them. For those who don’t speak a second language, it is trickier but totally do-able. Here is how I taught my child a second language. How teach your child a second language. How to raise a bilingual child. How to teach your child Spanish if you don't speak it. Teaching your kid a second language. How to learn a second language #bilingual #parenting #motherhood

Teaching Your Child a Second Language When You Only Know One

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 …

While I will always be their mom and they will always be my babies, I want for them to one day leave the nest and soar on their own. Therefore, I have made a bucket list of what I want to teach my children, so they can achieve their dreams, have fulfilling relationships, be financially savvy, and travel the world. #Parenting

Everything I Want to Teach My Baby As They Grow Up

Dear Baby, I hope to watch you grow up, Find your passions, Have adventure, Fall in love, Start a family My list could go on forever, however all of these …

Starting preschool is a big deal. Your child is starting their first day of school. Guide to starting preschool. Prepare child for preschool. Prepare toddler for preschool. What to do to get ready for preschool. Preschool tips to make transition easier. How to make preschool dropoff easier when the child does not want to go. #preschool #toddlers #parenting #motherhood #backtoschool

The Complete Guide to Getting Ready for Preschool

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 …