We take it for granted, but our kids really do see the world differently than we do. So when my three year old announces that she was a little chicky hatching from a shell, she saw the white blanket with gray stripes as a cracking egg. And when she told me she wanted me to…
Parenthood is hard. It just is. You’re responsible for little lives. And along the way, sometimes you lose sight of yourself. Last week I sat in the living room with a crying toddler and a screaming preschooler looking back at me. And all I could see is the reflection of my own feelings. And I…
I am so excited to introduce the Extremely Good Parenting Podcast! Happy Leap day. I always wanted to have a baby on February 29th because it would be the world most awesome birthday, but since that’s hard to predict and make happen, my podcast baby is born today.
This post brought to you by GGP at Providence Place. The content and opinions expressed below are that of Kara Carrero. Any time our family can hop on a train and head out for a day trip, we have our stroller, carriers, and backpacks ready! So when we were asked to attend the LEGO® Americana Roadshow…
Many of you have been asking how Whole30 is going for us. And while I wasn’t planning on doing weekly updates, apparently that’s what you guys are craving. And our first weeks have been very insightful. While I prepped for the “How will I feel on day 4 of whole30?” questions, there was a lot…
Baby learning is easy. Every single day is new and all that happens each day is new as well. Show a baby a zipper and they learn. Put their hand under running water and they learn. Parents are narrators to the world around their kids and facilitators in making even the mundane an adventure to be…
My 3 year old likes to be independent. And she likes to be the one to brush her teeth, not me. Because heaven forbid I fail to be gentle enough. But sometimes I am worried that she isn’t getting all the plaque or truly washing the gross from the day away. Therefore, getting out of…
Growing up I don’t think I ever had cauliflower. Seriously. I knew it existed, but I don’t think it ever walked through our door or entered our mouths for family dinners. But in the last 10 years or so I have been breaking out of my food box. I have been exploring and enjoying a…
If you ave followed my blog for any time at all, you know that I love food. Not only do I love food, but I love HEALTHY, organic, non-gmo food. This means getting my hands dirty and exploring in the kitchen is right up my alley. The first year of marriage with kids, I explored…
Your toddler or preschooler brushes their teeth, but on their own it’s not good enought, Right? Here is one super easy, but crazy way to get your kids to effectively brush their teeth. And I promise, it’s an off the wall solution to a common problem in young homes.
One of the best ways that we can teach our kids about brushing and great oral hygiene is by reading to them. And there are some many wonderful children’s books about teeth! Because we’re really trying to help our preschooler not only brush better but understand why she needs to take care of her pearly whites,…
Cavities, bad breath, and eating toothpaste. All three are valid fears for every parent that has kids, especially toddlers and preschoolers. Buy throw some fun games and toys in the mix, and you are setting yourself and your children up for success as you teach kids about dental hygiene and go into more detail about…