Toddlers

Dear Marie Kondo,   My mommy recently made me spend an afternoon decluttering my things according to your KonMari method. She's been watching you on TV and said we needed to clean out what's no longer needed while understanding what's most...

Recently I shared a slice of what I thought was genius in my twin mommy facebook group.  It was a little life hack I conjured up during a temper tantrum.    I thought it was a brilliant way to...

We recently started taking our two-year-old to swim lessons. Drowning is the primary cause of accidental death for children ages 1 to 4, a statistic that cuts across all socioeconomic, racial, and geographic lines. So it was past due...

Ever try to cook with a toddler's "help"? Here's my recipe for fabulous guacamole. (Be sure to give yourself at least twenty minutes.) Collect the ingredients from their various hiding places in your kitchen: 3 avocados, 1 medium tomato,...

According to an article I recently read, when we lack a village in our lives, mother's feel the weight of this loss the most. This deeply resonated with me in this season of early motherhood. As mothers, we feel...

Before we even got pregnant, I had made the decision to use cloth diapering. It saves money and it's eco-friendly, so it was a no-brainer for me. I added cloth diapers and covers to my registry, and our friends...

Cold rainy days stuck inside got you feeling stir crazy? I’ve got you covered with 4 indoor activities for toddlers! All 4 options are low-budget and will get your toddler engaged. Salt Dough “Play-dough” Homemade salt dough is a winning activity for...

The night before your 2nd birthday, I cried as I rocked you to sleep. It was a made-for-TV-moment, but I wasn't sad about your growing up too fast (although that's certainly true). I was in complete awe of how...

Summertime in Atlanta means afternoon heat, unexpected thunderstorms, and tantrums from my toddler when he hears he can't go outside right now. Fortunately, we're prepared--and so are you! Here are 5 activities for toddlers that are easy, require very...

My toddler LOVES to cook--he's been helping me in the kitchen since he was 18 months old. He loves to whisk, add spices to things, and crack eggs. I'm fairly comfortable in the kitchen, but recipes take me twice...