Posts Tagged ‘tips’
Stains Be Gone
Can we take a minute to talk about something that we all like to ignore? LAUNDRY… I know there are some unicorns out there (like my own mother) who actually enjoy doing laundry but if you are like me and most of my own mom friends – laundry is not your favorite chore. For me…
Read MoreA Night Out
Last month my parents offered my husband and I a fantastic gift. They offered to watch our two small children overnight while we spent the night at a hotel and enjoyed a night to ourselves. We hadn’t done this for two years. The last time we had a night to ourselves was when my mom…
Read MoreSleep Study
Last week my one year old had to go to for a sleep study at Yale Children’s Hospital. He has not been sleeping well and we have had concerns about his breathing and restlessness at night. He also has small airways due to a genetic condition so his medical team decided that a sleep study…
Read MoreFlying during a Pandemic
Lately, the topic of plane travel seems to come up often in my online mom support groups. Obviously given the current situation (ya know being a pandemic and all) few people are considering pleasure travel. What many people are considering though is travel to check on elderly family members or to get and bring family…
Read MoreLearning About My Child
If you have been following my past blog posts you know that my three year old has been quite a challenge lately. (Read more here!) Preschool has been a Godsend to our family and my son loves it there. His teachers are amazing. Remember, if you need info on preschool you can check out my…
Read MoreTraveling WITHOUT Kids
My husband and I were recently blessed with the opportunity to take a trip to Niagara Falls in Canada; without our toddler son. My mom, bless her heart, offered to fly out from Texas to stay with our son so that my husband and I could go just the two of us and recharge our…
Read MoreHow to Choose a Preschool
If you read my post last week and are considering sending your toddler to preschool, this post is for you. Here is the link if you would still like to check it out here: LINK. Choosing a preschool is daunting task. Two years ago when my son was one, a few moms told me that…
Read MorePreschool: Is Your Child Ready?
Last month, my newly turned three year old son started preschool. I can’t believe he is already old enough to go. Time flies. On the other hand though, my son was more than ready to go. I often get asked how we chose his preschool and how we knew he was ready. I firmly believe…
Read MoreBaby’s First Trip to the Dentist
Every February the ADA (American Dental Association) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month. This year’s slogan is “brush and clean in between to build a healthy smile.” Have you taken your child to his or her first dentist appointment yet? The ADA currently recommends that children should see the dentist for the first time 6…
Read MoreBabywearing and Breastfeeding During the Holidays
Babywearing is useful during all seasons, but there are many added perks to wearing during the chaos that is the holiday season. 1) Travel: Airports during the holiday season tend to be even more busy and stressful than normal. The convenience of being about to put your infant in a SSC or reign in a…
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