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Mahalia, 9 months. Note: Mahalia’s family was compensated for this image and permission was received to use it.

Six p.m. Friday night. Screaming baby. Hangry toddler. Done mommy. I had to make something for dinner. Oh, Fridays. Friday was the day my husband and I split working and childcare – I worked from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. at home. He worked from 1:30 p.m. until late night. […]

“OMG, I poisoned my child when I fed him rice cereal!” Maybe you, like me, saw the headlines of the new congressional report and had a fleeting thought that you wrecked your kid for the long-term because of what you fed your child when they were an infant. I mean, […]

Inside: Stumped for gift ideas this year? Do yourself a favor and try some of these gifts that kids will love, and also promote better eating. I’ll tell you how in this ultimate gift guide! Looking for double-duty holiday gifts? You know, the ones that are fun to open, but […]

Inside: The best stainless steel lunchboxes for your child and gritty honest reviews to go with them. You’ll be able to make your decision confidently! I paused, my thumb hovering over the “buy now” button – on a $24.99 preschool lunchbox. “It’s too much,” I told myself. Then again, I […]

How to wean a toddler in 6 steps. It’s a step-by-step guide that works. Not just works, leaves you feeling good about weaning from breast or bottle because of the surprising tool I show you how to make.

Inside: What do three year olds eat? Here’s an easy guide that shows you what foods three-year-olds need to eat to grow and thrive. You’ll leave with a good understanding of what to feed your toddler! When my first son turned 3, I also had a 1-year-old coming up behind […]

Inside: What do two year olds eat? Here’s an easy guide that explains what two-year-olds need to eat and how to feed them. You’ll leave with a good understanding of what and how to feed your toddler! When my son turned two, his feeding took a turn for the “I […]

The Switch Witch is a fun tradition in some families to help get candy out of the house. I made up a similar version of it to use with my boys and we used it for several years. This article outlines how my approach to candy has changed over time […]