July is almost over?! I’m halfway between disbelief and excitement for pumpkin cold brew. Probably leaning more toward pumpkin cold brew. I have not seen Barbie yet, but according to this little collage, most of the things I bought in July are pink.
Read MoreWhile sometimes toe walking can resolve on its own over time, I often find that the “wait and see” approach does not work well.
Read MoreCreating a baby registry feels extremely overwhelming, because you are making a list of things that you don’t know anything about, for something you have never done before. Here is a list of products that we have used through all stages, from newborn to preschool age.
Read MoreParenthood is hard. And from what I have heard, the toddler years are high up on the list of “the years that will test you.” I’m not sure what age range defines toddlerhood, but I am going to go ahead and say that it is any period of time where your child is fiercely independent and simultaneously thinks putting beads up their nose is a sound decision.
Read MoreThankfully we have had a lot of unexpected time together as a family and everyone is on the mend. I was a little busy and didn’t buy too many things in May (probably a good thing), but here are some random purchases from the past month.
Read MoreAs a physical therapist, there are a few major milestones that I look for in the first year of a baby’s life. These are all important milestones for overall development. Here are some of the milestones I look for and when you should bring up concerns to your pediatrician.
Read MoreIt’s an amazing, exhausting, exciting, chaotic and beautiful journey.
There were a lot of things that I was expecting, but there are also a lot of things that have surprised me in my four short years of parenting so far. Here are 10 things that have surprised me about parenthood.
Read MoreA few years ago, we were looking to buy an outdoor playhouse for our two year old, but decided to make our own instead.
Read MoreEverybody is doing fine, we are still enjoying the start to our summer, and we can’t wait for June so everyone can be on the road to recovery.
Read MoreAs a pediatric physical therapist and mom of two, there are things that I look for in shoes for new walkers and toddlers. This list does not include all the options out there, but these are my favorites that aren’t a million dollars.
Read MoreI hope you find confidence, enjoyment, and a new side of yourself while making your way through these cookbooks.
Read MoreThe amount of times I have heard the phrase “just wait” thrown around in conversations surrounding motherhood is far too many.
Read MoreApril went by in a blink. It held a week of fake summer with weather in the high 70s, a week long birthday celebration for our four year old, early wake ups, and dreaming about the months ahead.
Read MoreSo here is my capsule wardrobe: comfortable, casual, attainable, and stuff you will actually wear time and time again for everyday life.
Read MoreThis is not breaking news, but I think we all need to hear it multiple times before we believe it. There are ages when developmental milestones are typically met, but there is also a range that is considered “normal.”
Read MoreWe put a lot of thought into the toys that we bring into our homes, but the toys that we have outside are just as important. We have found a few of the best outdoor toys for toddlers to stay occupied for hours while you soak up some much needed sunshine.
Read MoreWe are all itching for more time spent outside and I cannot wait to start planting things and putting everything back out on the patio. This month I bought a new charger for my tiny nightstand, some clothes for myself and the girls, a new badge reel for work, and some other random amazon purchases.
Read MoreThe most helpful way to help your baby learn to sit is to practice supported sitting with your hands on their trunk on a firm flat surface. Avoid using products such as a bumbo seat or sit-me-up chair.
Read MoreWhether you are flying with a toddler or driving with a toddler, there are no real tricks or “hacks.” Any way you look at it, traveling with young kids is HARD. But I have found a few things that keep our toddlers occupied and make it a little bit more enjoyable.
Read MoreEaster is around the corner, which means warm weather is within reach! Putting together easter baskets for the girls is more fun for me than Christmas stockings I think.
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