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
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
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
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
Ever feel overwhelmed planning your kid’s birthday? Is it really possible to throw a stress-free toddler birthday party? Have you seen some of the elaborate and expensive themes and decorations floating around Pinterest? Does just the thought of a fancy schmancy birthday party give you hives? Don’t fret! I’m going to share with you how … Read more
30 of the Best Books for 1-2-3 Year Olds Reading with your toddler opens their little minds to the magic of new people, places, and things all in the comfort of your lap! It is one of the best things you can ever do for your child and quite honestly my very favorite part of … Read more
Our Oh Crap Potty Training Method Experience: Some Triumphs, Some Trauma We are pleased to report that the past few days have given us some triumphs as we go on with The Oh Crap Potty Training method from the book written by Jamie Glowacki. We have had a little trauma (and drama) too. But that’s … Read more
When it comes to potty training and preparing for potty training, there’s no shortage of methods to look at. Some people start really early, some put it off and hope it just sort of happens, some just wing it. We read books. Our little boy is 3 months shy of his third birthday and was … Read more