Baby’s Movement Milestones
Most mommies know what movement milestones to expect during their child’s first year, but many don’t know when to expect…
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Would you ever…
As parents, we all constantly make decisions about the safety and well-being of our children. Often these choices are made…
Movement Milestones in May
This month, I’m going to focus on Gross Motor Development. As Doodle approaches his first birthday and is still not…
Mommy Always Comes Back
One of the hardest parts of babies getting bigger and coming into toddlerhood is the unavoidable separation anxiety that indicates…
Sleeping Separation
I am a big fan of most things that encourage early bonding and secure attachment like breastfeeding, baby wearing and…
This is Why…Three Year Old Style
When my kids do something they shouldn’t and end up with a negative natural consequence, I will usually say “This…
Learning the Limits
Doodle is in a fun (or not) phase where now that he is mobile he can get into more things…
Taking in a Tragedy
I can’t believe it’s been 15 years. 15 years ago, I sat at home, my school closed, trying not to…
Losing It: The Lighter side of Postpartum Weight Loss
I’ve known it was coming for a while. I’ve been waiting for it for weeks, but a few days ago,…
UPDATE: It’s a Wrap!
Doodle will be 1 in three weeks (I’d rather not talk about it…) and to most everyone’s surprise, including mine,…