The dreaded phone call
It's one of the phone calls that all working parents whose toddler is in daycare dreads … the one from the center alerting you that your child has been hurt in some way. You see the...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Children's Hospital.
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Let’s face it - we live in Louisiana, so insects (and their desire to bite) are here to stay. So let’s get acquainted with our most...
Before the bright blue “lava” had finished flowing from the papier-mâché volcano at my first baby’s over-the-top gender reveal party, I was already hearing things like:
“Oh, you’ll love it! Boys are so much easier than girls!”
“Boys are basically noise...
Three Words Your Toddler Needs to Know
We're in the thick of toddlerhood with our very independent (almost) three-year-old. All the clichés about three-nagers are unfolding around us daily. Our little guy has lots to say and a strong-willed personality...
The Tightrope Walker {Living Between Joy and Heartbreak}
This past Friday was a huge milestone for our family. It was the day our daughter, Emmaline, officially had been on Earth longer than her big brother, Drew. This is a tremendous blessing,...
I used to sleep late on the weekends. A long, wistful time ago when I just thought life was challenging. My husband and I went out to dinner and drinks; now we are awake at 6:00 am and tired...
I am generally good at letting people's advice and comments about my parenting roll off my shoulders. I know they are usually well-meaning and not trying to insult my intelligence or capabilities (they just haven't read Amy Poehler's book)....
Here in New Orleans, I know we can all appreciate a good referee, right? ((Too soon?))
If summertime with my two toddlers has taught me anything so far, it's that I'm basically just a glorified ref who also fetches snacks....
Rewards and positive reinforcement are the key to any good potty-training method. But when the training takes an unexpectedly long and messy path like ours did, the rewards tend to get just as grandiose as the process. The promise...
Disclosure :: We're quite certain that all of you have been up late at night with a sick child at some point during your parenting journey. We, too, have been there, and we know that it can be really, really...
Let me introduce you to the baby product you never knew you needed and may not know exists: the Tushbaby. It’s an innovative baby seat that you wear around your waist. I was gifted one that I used with...
Dear Mama of a Toddler and a Newborn,
My goodness, you have accomplished something very impressive: You have survived pregnancy while also caring for a toddler. Maybe you have two under two, or maybe your oldest is closer to three....
As I shared a few months back, we are expecting a new addition to our family this coming November. As excited as we are to see our family grow, my mind is constantly cluttered with the to-dos of preparing...
My kids have bad teeth. There, I said it. It's hard to admit, and it's hard to deal with, but it's the truth. I try my best to ensure they eat healthy. We brush their teeth religiously. We started...