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Whether you’re throwing a birthday party soon—or more likely, heading to one next weekend—here’s the scoop on the latest bday trend, “fiver parties.” The idea is, you buy your kiddo one big-ticket item, or pay for an experience they’ll be excited about (for toddlers this might be tickets to the zoo or a music class you can take together, while …
Kids are like sponges. If we say positive things to them, it makes a big difference in how they feel about themselves! But my kids start to tune me out if I say the same things over and over, and a unique compliment can really help the message sink in. For example, when my instinct is to say something general like, …
Did you know that even young babies benefit from seeing diversity in picture books? And, once they become toddlers, they’ll definitely start asking questions (sometimes LOUDLY, in public 😣😅) about why people have different skin colors, wear cultural or religious clothing, or even why they speak another language. We found some great children’s books that celebrate diversity and can help …
Did you know that babies begin developing the ability to speak and understand language BEFORE BIRTH?!?? I just learned there’s one HUGE way to boost language skills in babies and it might surprise you… It’s music! Studies have shown that babies who make and move to music start to express themselves and communicate earlier than those who don’t. In fact, …
I love curling up to read with my kiddos, but it’s easy to get in a rut reading the same books over and over—and honestly, after a while some bedtime stories are more likely to put ME to sleep than my kids. 😴😴😄 Here’s a list of some of our favorite books for early readers—that are just as fun for …
You’ve heard of the “terrible twos,” right? Well they don’t always end at 2. Sometimes it’s the terrible threes and fours, too—at least it was for my sons! Dealing with meltdowns is never easy, so our ParentsTogether team reached out to an expert for some Do’s and Don’ts. First, the Don’ts: If your little one starts to have a meltdown …
It often seems like there are tons of options for things to do with ‘big kids’—but not so much when it comes to babies. Sometimes we need to entertain a baby and older sibling at the same time, and sometimes (let’s be honest) it just gets super boring playing peek-a-boo 847 times in a row. Whatever the reason, it’s nice …
I think my kids are the most beautiful children on the planet (yours too, I bet!) – but that doesn’t mean they always love their own bodies. I collected some great tips from REAL moms about how they’re helping their kids develop a positive body image – I hope it inspires you as much as it inspired me! “We tell …
As our kids grow up, there sure are a lot of dramatic changes to document. But did you ever stop to think about all the milestones YOU’ve achieved since becoming a parent? Of course all of our babies’ firsts and big kids’ leaps in development are impressive, but as parents we get so busy making sure our kiddos are growing …
Loving your post-baby body can be easier said than done. A lot of moms are SO hard on themselves when their bodies don’t bounce back right away, but it can take time to feel like yourself again—and nobody knows that better than other moms! So I asked some REAL moms like us how they came to love and appreciate their …
