Finding Joy In The Journey
What are STEM and STEAM toys and how do they work when it comes to toddlers? Some of my blog posts may contain affiliate links, from which I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. More info on that in our disclosure and privacy policy. The acronym STEM stands for SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, … Read more
Are The Terrible Twos REALLY All That Terrible? You’ve made it through the newborn stage, crawling, teething, furniture surfing, and first steps. Now, are you ready to deal with the terrible twos and all the other stages that will follow? One thing’s for sure, toddlers and little kids are super cute, but they can also … Read more
Let’s face it, changing diapers isn’t one of the joys of parenting but at least when changing an infant it’s relatively easy. Then comes the toddler stage with all the squirming, wriggling and fighting you at every turn. Sort of like wrestling an octopus. So, when to use Pull-ups? When to make the switch? When … Read more
15 of our favorite books for 2-3 year olds for you to enjoy There really is no better way to help your child develop a love of reading than sitting down with a book together on a regular basis, not to mention it is a wonderful bonding opportunity. You can start reading to your baby … Read more
Is your 2-year-old talking gibberish? Perhaps, as a parent you’re concerned that your child should have more real words at this stage. We were too. When our son turned 2 he had just one word. Dada. That was it. And of course, it was Dada, right? The rest of his verbal language skills were noticeably … Read more
So you’re ready to tackle potty training…Woohoo! It’s a major and very messy toddler milestone. But it’s also an exciting time, when you think about the end result, no more diapers! Before you ditch the diapers for good, pick up these potty training essentials. Trust me, things will go a whole lot more smoothly if … Read more
I consider it an honour and a privilege to be a mom and to celebrate that, I have collected some words of wisdom on motherhood to share with you. A celebration of being a mother, quotes and sayings that will touch your heart, make you think, bring a smile or maybe a tear. I never … Read more
Searching For Some Fun Family Christmas Traditions To Start? Well, look no further…We’ve got you covered. We’ve done the legwork for you and have found a ton of awesome family Christmas traditions that you may want to start for your own family. Some are funky and fun, while some are sweet and sentimental. The … Read more
Kids’ Christmas Books About Giving & The True Spirit Of The Season Christmas will be sneaking up on us real soon folks. Time to start thinking about all things holiday. For us that includes classic holiday movies and books. We’ve compiled a top ten list of the best kids Christmas books about giving to help … Read more
Raising Kind, Empathetic Children Begins At Home Because Home Is Where We Learn Love Teaching kindness and empathy to children begins in the home. You, dear parents, are your child’s first teacher, mentor, and hero. They model their behaviour based on yours, and if you truly want to teach your toddler kindness, the best thing … Read more