A simple, step-by-step plan to shift bedtime and naps before the clocks change. Are you already dreading the extra early wake-ups that come with "falling back"? If your answer is yes, keep reading. I got you. Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, November 1st, 2026, at 2:00 am, when the clocks go back one hour (NIST). For us grown-ups, that sounds like an extra hour of sleep. For our little ones (especially those under 6), it usually means their body still wakes up at the "old

Tips, tricks and everything in between. Traveling with kids varies greatly depending on their age. Just because one trip didn't go as...

Let me introduce you to the one product you should add to your first aid kit, baby registry, and travel list: Active Skin Repair, also...

by Erin Junker It’s not always crystal clear when your baby is ready to make certain sleep transitions, and determining when to increase...

Guest Post by Dr. Michelle Hu The first few days of your baby’s life can actually be quite overwhelming. You’re tired, you may need to...

Guest Post by Rachel Hudson Here is the thing. The first time you become a parent, everything seems intimidating, and you feel that you are unprepared for this new role! Some people have the feeling they are failing no matter what they do! Nothing of this is true, of course! But, parenthood is overwhelming. You brought this little living being to this world, and now everyone needs to get adjusted. There are plenty of things you need to figure out, such as a sleeping and feed

What can I do to help support brain development for my child? Did you know that your baby’s brain will grow faster in the first few years than at any other time during their life? In fact, research has shown that as many as 1 million new neural connections are formed every second during the first few months. More than 60% of your baby’s energy goes into growing their brain! Mind blowing right?! As a parent, you are probably want to know "what can I do to help support brain d

The benefits and a few tips to incorporate sensory play with your little one! The great thing about sensory play is that you can do it with little babies and even preschoolers. There is so much little ones gain from sensory play. They are encouraged to move and often make repetitive movements which help tremendously with their brain development. They begin understanding simple problem solving skills. They work on their memory and they often become more calm when engaging in s

Great gifts for you, your mom or Mother in Law or any other mama you want to spoil. In the last year plus, we were told to disinfect...

By: Aida G founder of NON-TOXIC MUNCHKIN Today let's focus on mealtime for kids. Generally you will find the main rule is to step away...

Tips for implementing a toy rotation system. Do you want to encourage your child to play independently? Do you want to implement a toy rotation system? If your answer was yes to both of these, keep reading and you will quickly get your answers. If you have been following me on Instagram, you know that I am a huge fan of implementing a toy rotation and you have seen my rotations on my stories in the past (if you haven’t they are saved HERE). The idea may sound overwhelming fo

What you should know and what to do about it. American Academy of Pediatric (AAP) and World Health Organization (WHO) suggest “no...

Breastfeeding is one of the most natural things that does not come naturally to all. I was lucky enough to breastfeed both of my kids for...

By Dr. Arian Fartash, Optometrist Parenting… between diaper changes, school drop-offs, nap schedules, and all the beautiful chaos in...

It can be hard to know what to look for in a baby formula! It can be hard to know what to look for in a baby formula! That's why I've got...

Written by Caley Nunnally, Speech Language Pathologist As a parent, we are so eager for our little ones to finally start talking. We spend so much time and energy talking TO them, that we can’t wait until they talk to US! I asked Caley, a Speech Pathologist to chime in and provide the basics for us. When those first sounds start coming, many parents have the question…what counts as a word?! A word can be counted as long as it is used Consistently Without a prompt (not imitat

Why Praising Our Little Ones May Not be as Valuable as We Think We were always taught that praise words are very important but what if I...

Tips and tricks that have helped us over the years. There’s nothing more heartbreaking and frustrating than seeing your little one going through the teething period. This happens so many times throughout the first 2 years, fortunately there are a few things we can do to help our little ones during this painful time. What I recommend: 1. Freeze celery and hand to baby once frozen. This has worked well for so many mamas! Always, make sure your baby is supervised if too young wh

Starting solids the “right way” or Is there a right way to start solids? Are you trying to decide which method to use when starting...