We’ve been there: the kiddos are finally down for nap, you sit down with a cup of coffee (probably re-heated from this morning), and take out your phone. Finally! The chance you’ve been waiting for to read that blog article about setting up a basement play area for the toddler. You’ve been trying to research…
Last week, we covered how to locate a variety of parenting resources, including books, social media, and community resources. This week, we want to share some suggestions for how to approach medical or research oriented resources. For many of us, reading a research study is a new skill. But it can be an extremely useful…
One of the wonderful things about parenting is how many others have been there, too. Whether you look online, through community groups, published books, the wisdom of parents or grandparents, or elsewhere, there are relatable parents and experts ready to share advice. Whether you’re just getting started or a seasoned veteran at researching parenting topics,…
This page may contain affiliate links. Purchases made via these links provide us with a small commission at no additional cost to you. When making your baby registry, you probably came across a few suggestions for wooden toys or play gym options labeled ‘Montessori.’ But if you’re in the beginning of your parenting and haven’t…
I was recently talking with a friend about our frustrations with the parenting accounts and resources on Instagram. On one hand, it’s very beneficial to have a wealth of ideas, mentors, and inspiration for growing in our motherhood. At the same time, these good things can quickly become overwhelming, and we close the app in…
*This page may contain affiliate links. Purchases made via these links provide us with a small commission at no additional cost to you. This one is for all the mamas who are pregnant or hoping to be soon! If you start googling anything pregnancy-related, you’re going to find tons of articles, options, and opinions. To…
As I’m sure many of us did, I opened my Gmail inbox this morning to an onslaught of Cyber Monday sales and deals. Scrolling through my unread emails, a sale on Solly newborn baby wraps caught my eye. I remembered seeing a mom influencer who I admire on Instagram share about her Solly wrap in…
How often do you compare yourself to other parents? Do you find yourself thinking, “If only I could handle toddler tantrums as calmly and gently as Jamie!” or “Why don’t our children play totally independently like the Matthews?”? Do you look at their lives from the outside and feel disheartened? Or on the flip side,…
Maybe like us, at some point in your parenting journey, you’ve found yourself in a constant cycle of researching. It might start with a simple realization that since they’re almost 5 months old, pretty soon you’ll need to decide when to start feeding your baby solid foods. You hop on Google, Instagram, and text several…
