Toddlers are amazing. They absorb everything just like little sponges. Research has even shown the during the first five years our brains develop the most rapidly and shapes the way we learn and suceed in school and life. And in recent years, STEM activites (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) have really come center stage.Is it any wonder that parents are spending more and more money on … [Read more...]
How to Make Teeth Brushing Fun for Toddlers
Getting toddlers to do anything they don't want to do is a challenge. And why wouldn't it be? Toddlers are just starting to notice they are a seperate person than their parents and that (gasp!) they can say no to things they don't want to do (and sometimes no to things they do want to do). This is fine for some things, but other things such as brushing their teeth are non negotiable. But how do … [Read more...]
More Milk Blend: Essential Oils for Increasing Milk Supply
Breastfeeding is surprisingly stressful. If you're anything like me, you probably expected it to be easy - after all, our ancestors have been doing it for thousands of years, so I assumed it would be instinctual. Not necessarily. Many new mothers struggle with breastfeeding; and one of the greatest concerns for breastfeeding mothers is low milk supply. There are many things a new mom can do to … [Read more...]
Reflections on Breastfeeding (The Second Time Around)
In a couple of weeks, my second child will be one years old, and sadly, I fear our breastfeeding relationship will be drawing to a close. It's not that I'm intentionally weaning her (toddler breastfeeding is amazing if you choose to do it), but rather my milk supply has taken a drastic drop since becoming pregnant again. We're supplementing her more and more with formula, and her intake of food is … [Read more...]
Happy Nappy Baby Swim Diaper Review
Another month by, and another reminder that summer is quickly approaching. This year will be my daughter's first year she is able to swim (last year she was only a few months old), and I'm so excited to share that with her this year. Recently, we got a chance to try out Splash About's Splash Jammers Toddler Swim Diaper & Shorts, a combination swim diaper and short perfect for the potty learning … [Read more...]
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