Over three straight years of breastfeeding and few gadgets, “must haves”, and apparent life-saving breastfeeding supplies have stood the test of time. Not to say that you won’t need more in those first 12 weeks than the rest of your entire breastfeeding stint, but no need to load up or spend a ton of money…
As the weather gets colder and kids are spending more time inside, there are lots of winter craft ideas for toddlers to both celebrate the season and keep them busy! This fun craft is just one awesome idea that you can do out of all the play and learning themes we have on site. This…
I prayed to have a daughter with curly blonde hair. And that adage about be careful what you wish for? SO TRUE. I got a little girl with super fine and curly blonde hair. And it’s a mess to keep maintained. In fact it gets matted daily even with combing and brushing. And because it’s…
I am all for intentional parenting. In fact, I advocate for it. But when does well meaning and calculated child-rearing cross the line and become helicopter parenting? I admit that it has taken me three years to realize that my worst fear of being the helicopter parent I saw all the time while teaching was…
My daughter, unfortunately, loves bread just as much as the next preschooler. And while she actually does love veggies, some days are more of a struggle tan others. So to ring in the holiday season we decided to make some personal Christmas pizza bites and decorate them to look like Santa Hats, Christmas Trees, and…
Traveling with children is always a fun but tricky situation because you never know what to expect or what to bring. Taking the train with kids is actually a great way to get around and see the countryside and our newest means of day-tripping as a family. So whether you’re going on a long or short…
The holidays roll around and I pretty much throw healthy eating out the window. Well, not completely. But November & December are the months of decadent pies, mouthwatering treats, and homemade food that comforts both the tummy and the soul. The winner, winner after-the-turkey-dinner each holiday for me is the Chocolate Pecan Pie. It’s a…
Living in Boston is expensive. In fact, it’s rated as being in the top 5 most costly places to live in the United States. So it’s no wonder there is an expansive homeless population all around us. While my heart aches for each of them, it’s difficult trying to explain to a 3 year old…
It’s the age-old question, should I even get anything for my child that won’t remember this Christmas? Or, do babies and infants really need presents? Some people are just gift givers though and it’s how they show their love for others. But there are some great options when buying Christmas gifts for newborns so don’t…
We live in a scary world. I am not sure if it’s really darker than the days of the Holocaust, the days of the Mongol conquests, or any time the world has been at war. We just live in an age when news happens instantaneously and what is a world away seems like it’s in…
Maybe you go a great deal on whole chickens, picked up a rotisserie at the store, or got a huge Turkey for Thanksgiving. Regardless, there are lots of fun ways to save your bird for other meals. For us, chicken and turkey are fairly interchangeable, so don’t be afraid to make some turkey and dumplings…
Christmas is such a fun and magical time to begin with, but it’s also a fun time to explore learning concepts, especially STEM activities, relating to the holidays. There are five fun Christmas science experiments appropriate for toddlers and preschoolers that you can do to both celebrate the season and wrap up the holidays once…