April 29, 2015
A “W” sit is when your child sits on the floor with their knees to the front, but their feet aiming behind, and their bottom on […]
April 27, 2015
Every time I put my baby on the floor, Grandma said, “She’s going to catch a chill!” I mean, really…WHO puts their baby on the floor? […]
April 23, 2015
As adults, we often hear that we have to have good “core” strength. We do things like go to yoga, spin class, or pilates to address […]
April 21, 2015
This is a frequent concern of parents…oh my goodness, the back of my baby’s head is FLAT! What can I do? How did this happen? This […]
April 14, 2015
I was invited to a family’s home with concerns that their little girl wasn’t walking yet, and was almost 14 months old. Now, don’t let the […]
April 8, 2015
Sitting in the pediatrician’s waiting room, waiting for Joey’s 9 month well visit… I was a nervous wreck! He wasn’t crawling yet, and while I KNOW […]
March 26, 2015
In the Fall of 2014, we decided to start a Blog on our website. In today’s day in age, there are so many AMAZING technological and […]
March 24, 2015
Has anyone else noticed the recent changes in fast food kid’s meals? When we were growing up, the choices were your basic burger, cheeseburger, or chicken […]
March 13, 2015
Well, maybe that is wishful thinking. I’m not quite sure that “spring has sprung”, but I know that the weather has been good enough to send […]
March 10, 2015
Q: As I’m doing the dishes, I get nailed in the back of the head with a block. Ouch! I turn around to see the two-year-old […]
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 […]