Hooray school is back in session and parents couldn’t be happier. Yes, children are amazing, and the summer was great but I’m sure we are all thankful that they are now in school for the majority of the day. Because of that, we miss out on a huge chunk of their day, and most times... Continue Reading →
The idea of creating an in-home safe space sparked some time ago when I worked at a child development center. I noticed, tucked off in the classroom was a small, cozy area in a discrete location. The sign above it read “alone box”. I was quite curious as to what this space was used for.... Continue Reading →
I think we are all aware of how important play is to children, especially young children. So much learning happens when children have the freedom to play. I find it adorable to watch how children interact with other children. In today’s blog, I hope you gain insight into understanding children’s play styles. There are about... Continue Reading →
There are a little less than 4 million babies born per year, and many of them are born to first-time parents. The journey to becoming a parent can be an exhilarating one. Creating life is such a great experience but the transition to parenthood can sometimes be challenging. So today I’m going to share with... Continue Reading →
I’ll be honest, when I first heard about co-sleeping, I was a little weary. Personally, my sleep is so important to me, and I feel as if co-sleeping would be an invasion. Granted, I am aware that as a new mom you get little to no sleep, but my room is sort of my safe... Continue Reading →
When I first started my undergrad program many years ago, one of the first things we learned about was child-led play. I honestly wasn’t quite sure what it was but like many of you have probably already done, I assumed that it meant allowing children to take the lead in their play. And basically, you’re... Continue Reading →
It’s always exciting when you find a new local mom that you just instantly connect with. Whether it’s through mutual friends or a random run-in at a market. Somehow the two of you just instantly click and before you know it, you’re already planning a double date unbeknownst to your partners. Getting in touch with... Continue Reading →
Understanding what it means to be strong-willed When I think of strong-willed I think of someone who is determined. Not easily swayed and eager for a nice debate. Most strong-willed children I’ve encountered encompass all of those characteristics. Even though raising a strong-willed child can be challenging at times I hope this blog post helps... Continue Reading →
It is easy to find a blog post that lists all the amazing baby products that you should get for your new baby. And while those are great, I think its less common to see a blog post dedicated to helping parents mentally prepare for their baby. This post is dedicated to new parents who... Continue Reading →
