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How to Prepare Your Little One for an Eye Exam

By Kathryn Trudeau Did you know August is National Eye Exam Month? According to the American Optometric Association, your little...

Creating a healthy sleep environment

By Lindsey Hennigar There are strategies, we, as parents can do that will help set our children up for the...

Motherhood is Expecting the Unexpected – Part 2

By Brittney Stefanic  This is part two of Brittney's birth story. To start at the beginning, read Part 1 here. ***...

How to teach your kids about bullying

By Heather Burdo The new school year is approaching fast, and some parents have concerns about bullying. Nobody wants their...

Motherhood is Expecting the Unexpected – Part 1

By Brittney Stefanic When did you write the birth story of your first child? I hope you shared it a...

Have Baby, Will Travel: Packing Light for a Weekend Getaway with Baby

By Kathryn Trudeau   Before you have kids, spontaneous weekend trips are easy! Just grab a weekend duffle, toss in...

Postpartum Depression: What you need to know

By Heather Burdo Right after giving birth, hormones skyrocket. For many women, postpartum depression is a result of the rapid...

Pacifiers and Sleep

By Maggie Moore   A love/hate relationship best describes how I felt about my son’s pacifier when he was an...

Parenting on your own--a Military Spouse's suggestions

By Monica K. Guthrie   My husband recently had to go to out-of-town training and left our family (to include...

What’s in Your Nursery?

  By Kathryn Trudeau Nesting [ˈnestiNG] VERB: The art of getting ready for a baby; preparing for the arrival of...

How to get your little one “moore” sleep!

By Maggie Moore   “What am I doing wrong?” I can recall asking myself that many times when my son...

Summer safety for young children

Photo and Words By Brittany Carlson I live in upstate New York, so when it’s finally warm enough for my...

Advice For New Grandparents

By Heather Burdo Being a new grandparent can be so exciting. Your baby may be all grown now, but you...

Beyond Power Tools and Neckties: Your Gift Guide to Father’s Day

Summer Break:How to balance the schedule of your family with the freedom of summer

By  Brittney Stefanic The summer sleep struggle is real  With summer quickly approaching, most parents are worried about weekend travel,...

What You Need to Know about Sun Protection

By Kathryn Trudeau School is just about over, which means summer vacation is oh so close. Whether you are planning...

Hitting Milestones—one parent’s perspective

By Jennifer Lindquist I am a researcher. I always have been. Back in my twenties, I would spend hours on...

Preparing for Kindergarten: How to Make Sure Your Little One is Ready

By Heather Burdo You’ve been with your little one for the past five years. It’s a bittersweet moment to know...

Bring on Spring: Easy Ideas for Children to Enjoy Plants

Words and Photos By Rita Chavez Spring has finally come and many of us are seeing new signs of life...

The best gift for Mother’s Day is free

Photo and Words By Brittany Carlson   Some of the best things in life are free—including Mother’s Day gifts. I’m...

A Twist on Classic Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

By Kathryn Trudeau “A Mother is she who can take the place of all others, but whose place no one...

Celebrate Earth Day Every Day

By Marla Bautista What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Earth Day? Recycled robots for...

What (not) to keep for baby number 2

 By Brittany Carlson   I’ll admit it: I’m a bit of a pack rat when it comes to my kids’...

Spring Cleaning?  Try These Age-Appropriate Chores for Little Ones

By Kathryn Trudeau Spring is in the air, and that means spring cleaning is in full force!  And if you’re...