One teacher's blog sharing about life, in and outside the classroom.
If you want your kids to grow up feeling comfortable with being home, you need to build a space that is welcoming and fun for them – and updates as they get older! With summer right around the corner, it’s time to make sure that you have kid-friendly backyard toys and activities planned to keep […]
When both of my kids were moving back into their rooms from bed-sharing, I opted to go with a Montessori floor bed set-up for them. Once we got it put together for my daughter, the first night I laid her in it, she had no false start. First time in 9 months. On the other […]
Last year, when my son was just about 4 months old, I had no clue what to put into a stocking for a baby! However, with some thought, I was able to come up with some stocking stuffers for babies. What I kept in mind was that babies are starting to eat baby food soon […]
As a mom who battled postpartum anxiety, especially around sleep and SIDS, I researched and read about all kinds of products and tips to relieve my concern. This Sleep of Mind review tells you about a product that is easy to use and truly eases your mind while your baby sleeps. When I received my […]
For this summer, as our daughter is now 3.5 and our son is close to 1, we decided to pick up hiking again, just now hiking with kids. I will admit, it’s a bit different than it used to be, but honestly, it’s been so fun to go with our small family and explore the […]
After maternity leave, returning to work is a huge transition for new moms. Add in pumping and it can feel so overwhelming. Now that I’ve returned to work twice and pumped at work for over 10 months between the two kids, I want to share my top pumping at work tips to help with the […]
With the end of the school year, I’m going to be soaking up my time with my kids. As I begin my 4th summer with kids – one toddler and one baby – I’m finding that there are things that just make summer manageable for all the activities and health. So here’s my list of […]
When I first start introducing food to my babies, I feel like it is one of the most intimidating changes as a parent. There’s different methods, worry about allergens, concern for choking, the added pressure of healthy meals, just so much that you feel like you can do wrong when starting solids. After my two […]
When I became a mom, no one warned me about the huge change in the mental load that I would experience. However, after having my two kids and reflecting, I’ve been able to become more conscious about it and make sure to include my husband into the conversation more. One of the first starting points […]
Once babies start to reach 6 months old, they are wanting to actually play with you and their toys. After introducing toys around 4 months old, now I feel like I have a better read on what toys my baby actually enjoys. Here’s some of my favorite toys that I’ve used with my own babies […]