Tag: toddler
Why Your Child Is Overtired and Wired
Have you ever had this happen?
You’re tired at your regular bedtime but still have things to do, so you power through the exhaustion. Two...
All About Pumpkin – The Best Pumpkin Recipes
As we head into the holiday season we all look forward to special treats. The flavors that are served at family gatherings or our...
Kudo Banz :: Encouraging Positive Behavior
Trying to reason with a toddler is like negotiating with a terrorist. This became abundantly clear when my husband and I started potty training...
To My Daughters Best Friend
You were always a happy face when I walked my daughter into daycare every morning. Your smile was infectious; there was no way I...
New CT Car Seat Laws
As you may know, earlier this fall, Connecticut’s new car seat law took effect. Many of you may still have questions. Connecticut Children’s Medical...
Impossible Decisions: The Guilt of Not Wanting a Third Child
"Are you going to try for a third child?"
My public response: "Well, we're not sure yet."
My inner voice: "Nope."
Why not just be honest? Because...
Mistakes We Made When Traveling with Kids
Mistakes We Made When Traveling with Kids
I had been warned that traveling with kids would be difficult but that didn’t ring true until I...
Transitioning From a Crib to a Bed – Tips for...
Transitioning from a crib to a bed is a major milestone in your child’s life – and in yours, too! If you’re thinking about...
You Live and You Learn: Differences Between My First and Second...
You always hear people joking about the differences between how you prepare for and parent your first child as opposed to your second, third,...
My Daddy’s Girl :: How to Deal When You’re Not Their...
As a working parent, I always feared it could happen, but when my toddler rejected me for the first time, I was devastated.
After a...