Being a parent is hands-down the most important job most of us will have in our lives. It’s a job that changes and evolves as our children grow, and unfortunately it’s a job that doesn’t come with a training manual.
Here, you’ll find articles about welcoming a new baby to your family. We’ve got tips on helping your toddler adjust to a new baby, and a collection of fantastic big brother/big sister books to prepare for the arrival of a new sibling. Once your second child arrives, you’ll undoubtedly relate to the hilarious differences between parenting your first child and your second. If you’re considering adding baby #3, read this post first.
We’ve compiled some important information every parent should know, about car seat safety and febrile seizures.
If your child is heading off to kindergarten soon, here are six very important things you need to know. You should also pin this post about school paper organization – trust me, you’re going to need it!
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A few weeks ago, we celebrated my oldest son’s sixth birthday. He settled on a sports-themed birthday this year, and decided that to go along with the theme he wanted to have sports cupcakes. I love making the kids’ birthday cupcakes, so that meant that […]
There’s nothing like travelling with kids. It’s magical, exciting, memorable – and a ton of work. It’s worth it for the memories created and time spent together, but saving money on family vacations makes all of the effort that goes into it a bit easier […]
Review of pediped Originals I will be the first person to tell you not to waste money on baby shoes. However, before you know it, your baby will be getting ready to take their first steps, and shoes will quickly become a necessity. When your […]
Swimming with our kids has always been one of our favourite activities. While it’s an easy activity with older children, it can be daunting to take your baby swimming for the first time. How do you safely get yourself and a wriggling, slippery baby changed […]
Starting kindergarten is a huge, highly anticipated milestone for many kids – and parents. For a lot of us, it’s our first interaction with the school system since we were kids, and things have changed considerably! My oldest just finished his kindergarten year. We had […]
Summer is in full swing, and we’re taking advantage of the great weather and longer days by spending as much time as we can outside. Playing outside is magical for my kids – they’re better at independent play outdoors, fight less, and are just overall […]
Part 3: Family Road Trip Organization This article is Part 3 in a three-part series on surviving road trips with kids. As you may recall, in Part 1 I shared our three keys to a successful road trip with young children: keep them busy, keep […]
Part 2: Road Trip Snacks for Kids This article is Part 2 in a three-part series on surviving road trips with kids. As you may recall, in Part 1 I shared our three keys to a successful road trip with young children: keep them busy, […]
Frequently, I find myself frustrated with the double standard that exists for Moms and Dads. Despite the fact that gender roles have changed significantly in the past 60 years, we still regularly encounter an ingrained expectation that Mom will be the primary caregiver, while Dad […]
Part 1: Road Trip Activities for Kids Road trips with young children. The thought alone is enough to fill any parent with an overwhelming sense of dread. But unless you intend to sequester yourself at home for the next 18 years, they are usually a […]