So we (and by we I mean I) decided it was time to start potty training. Did my pediatrician tell me it was time? No. Has my mother in law been telling me for the last 6 months that...
I have two very playful girls just under 14 months apart. We made them share a bedroom for most of their lives, although my youngest stayed in our room for about a year in her mini crib. Then we...
Ok, I'm just going to say it; we've all been thinking it, and we've all been there at one point or another.
Potty Training SUCKS!! It's the absolute worst, and I hate it.
Man, do I feel better after saying that....
For adults and kids alike, meltdowns are tough. As adults, I feel like it's easy for us to get overwhelmed, apologize, and then repeat. The cycle continues. Why don't we just say, "I need a minute"? And then actually...
Earlier today I was at the beach with my two children, ages 4 and 1. We got sandy. We got salty. We dug and collected and swam and laughed. It was fun. And even though it took me at...
As the mother of a 2-year-old, I am a master translator; I can decipher every attempt at a word and every babble.
I devour each and every little 3-5 word toddler sentence.
I marvel at how many new words she seems...
If you're a breastfeeding mother, you've likely heard opinions from people around you on when the breastfeeding relationship should end. They might be subtle suggestions, not necessarily directed toward you, but as judgmental observations about others and how long...
The rainy weather might be a bummer, but we're in New England, and it's time to embrace spring! Keep an eye out for the sun playing peek-a-boo, and when it shows up, grab your rainboots and an umbrella (just...
The other day my son had a febrile seizure. I had no idea what that was or what it meant for my sweet 3-year-old boy. All I knew was that a seizure was something I never wanted or expected...
Over the last few months, my daughter has developed a fascination with birds. She’ll hear them chirp, gasp, and say, “bird?” Her pronunciation sounds a lot more like “boiwd,” but she has the same reaction every single time she...
Rhode Island Life
Family-Friendly Walks Throughout Rhode Island
Now that spring has officially arrived and warmer weather is (hopefully) on its way, it's the perfect time to get outside for a family...
