Tag: toddlers

What is an “Invitation to Play” and How the Heck Do...

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Now that I have a big-girl two year old, I have really started to rethink my approach to her toys and her play. Of...

When I…Just. Can’t. Even. Anymore.

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Let me clarify...I have a toddler. I could literally end this post now, because if you have a toddler, or have been through this weird...

A Day in the Life of a Working Mom (Part II)

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I recently stumbled upon my first A Day in the Life of a Working Mom post last week. As I read through the post I...

Emotions of Second Pregnancies

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Second pregnancies are overwhelming. Mega blocks flying, dogs whining, emails unanswered; this time around it has been very easy to forget the joys of becoming...

I Finally Shot Down That Unwanted Parenting Advice

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I held my one year old on my hip and sipped from my beer. Of course I forgot to bring my wrap today, I...

Toddler Schedules: A Dream Come True

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Schedules. What do you think of when you hear that word? Your work schedule? Your class schedule? What about a toddler schedule? I know,...

On Becoming a Working Mom

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Her tiny hands cling to my leg and she leans into me with all of her twenty pounds. She wants to simply melt into...

Do Not Get These for My Toddler: A Holiday Gift Guide

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Oh how I hate to love this holiday season. Or maybe I love to hate it, or some combination of the two. One of...

Don’t Say Cheese

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What does it take to get a perfect picture of a toddler? 1. A bribe of kettle corn 2. ...the planets aligning, 3. ...and room for about...

5 tips on how NOT to be a helicopter mom

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Okay, look - let me preface this by saying, I'm really in NO position to be giving anyone parenting advice. Not only have I...

The Perfect Fit – Day Care Centers

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With re-registration happening all around me this time of year, I couldn't help but remember two years ago when I was stressing out about finding the...

A Little Jumping Joey!

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For being almost 2 years old, Aston is still very shy and attached and although he has two older siblings, he does not really...

Tips for Traveling with a Tot

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Growing up, when it was time for our family vacations, we all piled in our van and hit the road. I can't even begin...

{Giveaway!} Reading The Woes Away With Twigtale

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I'm that nerd-of-a-mama who was purchasing books for my baby before my sweet girl even arrived. Crazy, yes, but I have a very special...

Potty Training in 3+ Days

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I cannot begin to tell you how many times the words "pee pee" and "poopy" have come out of my mouth in the last...