Baby led weaning is a great way to introduce solids into your little one’s food life. Check out these baby led weaning tips to see if your baby is ready and if so, you will learn what to do to start!
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The ins and outs of the breast milk stash
I call it the “breast milk stash panic.” Scrolling through Facebook, I see a photo of 100+ ounces of breast milk in someone’s freezer from a moms group. Immediately, I check the comments and see the same thing every time.
Continue readingAlphabet toys for toddlers
Alphabet toys for toddlers exist, but should not be used to teach toddlers the correspondence between the letter and the letter name. We should work with our toddlers to expose them to the letters to understand what a letter is.
Continue readingStocking stuffers for toddlers
Stocking stuffers can be so difficult for toddlers! You end up putting random useless things in their stocking and it ends up broken and in the trash! Here is a great list of stocking stuffers for toddlers that won’t go to waste.
Continue readingEducational board games
Board games all have a purpose, but there are some true educational board games out there. They work on reading, math skills, colors, etc. Here is a great list and gift guide for you for some of those board games!
Continue readingScreen time rules
Screen time! One of the big controversial topics in parenting. Everyone has heard the screen time rules but are they realistic? Sometimes the TV or the tablets are the only things that will give you a little peace and quiet. Let’s talk about how you can feel a little less guilty about screen time rules.
Continue readingSchool lunch ideas for kids
In my meal planning group, I see a lot of parents asking for school lunch ideas for kids. It can be such a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be! Here is your one stop guide for all things school lunches.
Continue readingHow can my husband help with breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding doesn’t have to be a “moms only” job. There are plenty of ways your husband can help with breastfeeding, even with his useless nipples. It took 2 of you to make that baby, so it’s time to work together to feed and raise it!
Continue readingFunny Pregnancy Books
Yay – you’re pregnant! Some of the best things I did when I found out I was pregnant was read funny pregnancy books. The science based ones are great for information, but the funny pregnancy books really put my mind at ease.
Continue readingBreastfeeding gifts
When your close friend has a baby, you want to get them the best gift. If your friend plans to breastfeed, here is a great list of breastfeeding gifts for breastfeeding moms!
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