March 4, 2015
We have all heard how important it is to have meals as a family around the table. I couldn’t agree more! It’s wonderful for modeling feeding, […]
February 26, 2015
Have you ever played Bingo at a baby shower? One of the first items I always remember to put on my card is “bottles”. What Mom […]
February 20, 2015
My very first “real job” during college was as an assistant teacher in a child care center. Granted, this was nearly 20 years ago! But it […]
February 19, 2015
We have been talking a lot about feeding lately, but haven’t mentioned toddler drinks! So, I thought I’d share some thoughts with you…cheers! What are the […]
February 17, 2015
What can you do with your little one when it’s so cold outside? While we wait for the sunshine and warmth of Spring, here are some […]
February 17, 2015
One of the most common issues that parents of young children face is that their child doesn’t eat enough fruits or veggies…my house included! We’ve taken […]
February 13, 2015
Long time no blog! I’ve missed sharing with you all this week, but have been so excited about the ideas and comments we’ve been getting. Please […]
February 4, 2015
Have you ever heard another parent refer to their child’s eating as “grazing”? Like, “Oh, she’s a grazer…she’ll eat when she gets hungry.” Or, “He doesn’t […]
February 2, 2015
Ewwww!!! Covered in spaghetti, baby food carrots, sauce and smiles, our babies are infectious! …and yet their mess is making us CRINGE! Why would we let […]
January 26, 2015
I was petrified to start my first baby on anything that he could hold in his fist and munch on! Even though I am CPR certified […]
January 21, 2015
When Sarah was just six weeks old, I had to return to work. At the time, I was working in a school district as an early […]
January 13, 2015
I kid you not, I seriously offered to jump like a cheerleader at the end of the dining room table if my 18-month-old son would take […]
January 7, 2015
When my daughter Sarah was born, two weeks late – I might add – I never believed I could love another baby as much as I […]
January 6, 2015
Who would have thought, but researchers out of CMU have come across some information that will make you hug the next person you see! And it […]
December 31, 2014
I was flipping through a magazine and saw an advertisement for a necklace that read “A Hope & A Future”. It made me think of all […]
December 17, 2014
As far as Moms go, I’m pretty open-minded about what can be fun and beneficial for the kids. I don’t mind crazy things like washing your […]
December 15, 2014
Walking in to drop off my youngest to preschool this morning, I got in to a very funny conversation with another mother, and it really got […]
December 12, 2014
I don’t know about you, but mornings at my house are crazy! With three kids going to three different schools, two parents getting ready for work […]
December 8, 2014
One of the first conversations that I have with almost every family is to make this ONE SIMPLE SWITCH to the way that YOU talk, in […]
December 3, 2014
For today’s Blog, I just wanted to share a beautiful and meaningfully written letter from one of my very favorite people, Erica Schmitt. Erica and her […]
November 26, 2014
Every family has traditions, and ours is no different! One of our favorite things to do every year is to give our turkey a name. It’s […]
November 24, 2014
After a very busy weekend of kids’ activities at my house, Monday has arrived! Bleary eyed, I rolled out of bed and headed straight for the […]
November 21, 2014
It’s that time of year again…turkey time! Are you ready for football, stuffing, pumpkin pie and family? We hope that you will have the opportunity to […]
November 17, 2014
At the end of last week, we here in Pittsburgh had our first snowflakes. Picking up the girls as they walked down the path from their […]
November 14, 2014
Say what??!! I had the fun job of spending the afternoon with two adorable brothers yesterday! At ages two and six, they were home with Mom […]
November 12, 2014
I’m really excited, and just had to share! Last week we talked about water play and how to make it happen in the winter months. Well, […]
November 10, 2014
Sometimes, we as Moms just need a break! Raise your hand if you have ever felt this way. I’m here today to tell you not to […]
November 7, 2014
Some of my funniest memories of having Joey as a toddler before the girls were born were of taking him tailgating to the University of Pittsburgh […]
November 5, 2014
Do you ever wonder if your child might have sensory processing issues, or what exactly that would look like? One of the first books that we […]
November 3, 2014
Holidays are full of tradition for families, and Halloween at our house is no different. When I first had kids, I was determined to create new […]