Food Fun with Toddlers
Today I had one of those mom moments. I was arranging lunch for my 2 older children, who are 2 and 4. I had the cute Re-Play plates, matching cups, and napkins laid out on the table. I cut their hot dogs and assembled grapes and mac ‘n’ cheese on...
Tags: Toddlers
Surviving Motherhood Even When It’s Hard
I have no clue who said this quote but I’ve heard it said so many times: “The days are long but the years are short.” Now, while I do believe this is true, I also know one thing. Motherhood is hard, mommas. It’s super hard some days. Now it does...
Limiting Baby's Screen Time when You Have Older Kids
The struggle is so real that many of us see the inside joke of it all. You’ll see blogs or memes, even psychological studies, about the difference between parenting a first child and later children. With our first child I was able to completely control many circumstances, like television use...
Teaching Toddlers Empathy
Our toddler and preschooler were very excited to have a new baby sister in the house but didn’t care for all the rules that came along with her. Staying quiet sometimes, not swatting at her, staying away when sick, and not picking her up were among the first guidelines. Likewise,...