Have you ever noticed that it seems like you forget at least one or two things when you go on vacation? This is usually the case for most people, especially if they have children. Kids tend to raise their parents’ stress levels in the weeks prior to a big vacation, which can cause them to…
The Amazing Trick That Calms A Hangry Toddler
Imagine you have just gotten to your friend’s house for a play date when your toddler suddenly becomes hangry. You could decide to cancel the play date and go get your hangry toddler something to eat. Or ask if you could make him something from their food because, of course they don’t mind, right? Both of these ideas…
3 Awesome Ways to Get in the Back-to-School Groove
It’s that time of year when parents are both crying about the first day of school for their Kindergartener and in relief that the summer is finally over. Either way, back-to-school is hectic getting back on a schedule filled with making lunches on the fly, making sure everyone has what they need, and corraling them to…
Growing Into Toddlerhood With Gerber
Now that Ethan is a toddler, he has become more independent. Which also means he wants to exert control over every decision, including eating. Like most kids, he prefers the empty calories of sweets and bread, but I have found a way to fill in the gaps in his nutrition with Stage 3 Gerber…
Learning to Enjoy Mother’s Day Again and Finding It’s All Worth It
Once upon a time, I had a mom. A wonderful mom who took care of my brother and I at all costs. We never had to worry about going hungry or to school naked. Then one day we found out she had a brain tumor and turned our world upside down. After 22 months of…
