Supporting families through science-based parenting
Disclosure: I only recommend products I use myself and all opinions expressed here are my own. This post contains affiliate links and if you purchase something using them, I may earn a small commission. You can read my full disclaimer, here. If you’re the parent of a child between about 2 and 4 years old, it’s … Read More
Toddlers aren’t much for sitting down and having long conversations about their day. In fact, it may seem difficult to learn even the most basic information about what your child does, likes and thinks. This type of reciprocal conversation requires some pretty complex skills that most toddlers have yet to master. The type of language … Read More
If you’re the parent of a toddler, your days are filled with the word “no:” both your child saying the word to you and you saying it to them. Your day is also likely filled with activities, routines, and movement, all of which you need your toddler to agree to in order to maintain some … Read More
We all dread the day – whether your baby goes to daycare at 3 months old or starts preschool at 3 years old, the idea of sending your little one off into the care of someone you don’t know can be devastating. No matter how much research you do on the quality of the care … Read More
I often get asked about alternatives to screen time. With the pandemic still among us and lots of variation in childcare availability, many parents find themselves at home with their children, trying to stay productive and happy. Screen time is absolutely okay in moderation, and for the 2 to 5 age group, one hour or … Read More
Disclosure: I only recommend products I would use myself and all opinions expressed here are my own. This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission. You can read my full disclaimer, here. Feeding baby is at the top of every mama’s mind as soon as … Read More
This blog can be relevant for any age, but I’ve chosen the toddler group because I think the ages from about 16 months to about 2.5 years can be the most challenging age group to fly with. At this age, your little one has just enough language and mobility to be dangerous but can’t yet … Read More
You know the scenario: You’ve prepared a healthy meal and think to yourself “this will finally be the night we’ll all sit together and eat. No fussing, no crying, everyone eating many bites of food, laughing, talking about our day……” BUT your toddler has other plans. If your life is any bit as crazy as … Read More
At any point during the infant phase, you are likely to wonder “when will my baby sleep longer than a few hours?” Those beginning phases are rough, because even if your child does not wake up frequently on their own, feeding requirements necessitate you waking them on a regular schedule. These moments will pass and … Read More
You’ve made it through the first two phases – modeling signs in blog #1 of this series and then more actively prompting your baby to make signs in part #2 of this series. This final blog is about how to transition from sign language to vocal communication, a desire for all parents! Of course, we … Read More