The Mindset Shift That’s Helping Me Handle My Toddler’s Constant “No” The Practical Point When your child says “no” or starts pushing back, challenge yourself to stop convincing and start playing. Turn the thing you need them to do into a game, a silly moment, or pretend play. It won’t work every time. But sometimes…
My Go-To Fridge & Pantry Staples for Busy Parents Practical Point Keep protein, carbohydrates, and healthy fats that you can grab in under a minute stocked in your kitchen. When you’re caring for little kids, food you’ll actually eat almost always beats the perfect meal. Stocking quick options makes it much more likely you’ll actually…
The Practical Point Sometimes the thing we’re avoiding with our kids is worse in our heads than it actually is. Today, for me, that thing was: mess. If you’re someone who cringes at the thought of toddler paint, sensory bins, Play-Doh ground into the floor, or anything else that creates one more freaking thing to…
Practical Point: If you have a few minutes before heading to the ER, pack medications, snacks, comfort items, entertainment, chargers, and anything that will make a long, stressful wait a little easier. Need to leave fast? Here’s my ER packing checklist for a baby and toddler. Story Both of our boys were sick. Really sick….
Practical Point Find something you genuinely enjoy doing that you can do during those long nighttime wake ups. It won’t help your baby sleep, but it might make you feel a little more at peace. Story You know those nights where it’s the wee hours of the morning and you’re up with the baby…again. They…
The Practical Point: Keep reusable washcloths, reusable paper towels, or Swedish dishcloths right beside your paper towels. If they’re equally convenient, you’re much more likely to reach for them. That’s the trick. The Story: Paper towels are easy to use, convenient, and effective but they can be fairly costly. I was tired of constantly buying…