Tag: toddler
November Gratitude Practice for Kids: Making a Thankful Turkey
A few years ago, I sought ways to help my kids understand the importance of the holiday season from as young an age as...
Halloween Fun for Little Ones
My kiddos are 2.5 and 7 months old, and we are SO excited for Halloween fun this year. Here are some Halloween-themed activities for...
The First of the Lasts
My youngest child is about to turn four. The first last toddler year. This is the first of the lasts for the babies in...
B is for Behavior (and Balloons)
I've finally figured out why my generally good-natured and sweet 18-month-old yells the entire time we are in the produce section - Balloons.
The produce...
The Best Children’s Boutiques in Fairfield County
Every time you blink, it seems like your children need new clothes. While I love the convenience and price points of chain stores, there...
The Two Kinds of “No”
Toddlerhood indeed brings on a whole new world of behavior – and misbehavior. A few choice milestones my son has recently hit: first time...
SOS: Entering the Toddler Years
SOS! I’m new to life with a toddler. It is NOT for the weak! My eldest daughter is loving, smart, empathetic, and oh, so...
Crossing the Aisle: Target Reminds Me the Baby Stage Is Behind...
Like the suburban mom I am, I found myself on a Saturday afternoon at Target. We needed dryer sheets, so obviously, I was making...
Managing Big Feelings: The Calm Down Spot
I don’t keep it a secret that all three kids have big personalities. They are intense, and it has always been challenging for me...
Managing Separation Anxiety
Saying goodbye can be challenging, especially for young children in the early stages of learning to separate from their parents. This abrupt change from...