Toddlers

I recently stumbled upon my first A Day in the Life of a Working Mom post last week. As I read through the post I couldn't help but feel like it was written in another lifetime, even though I had...

Imagine the joy of having a sweet new baby. The smells and coos and endless cuddles. Only to have reality set in shortly after, you just can't afford diapers. The financial burden of having a baby is usually not...

Is there some mean fairy that sends out secret messages to all kids on their second birthday? It really seemed like a switch flipped after my daughter turned two. Everything was a battle from what I made for dinner to...

  Over the past month, I have been exploring and researching meaningful activities to keep my energetic toddler entertained, out of trouble, and away from watching TV all day! I am new to being home with a toddler all day, so...

​ Do you obsess about milestones and when your child should be doing something? As a mom of two teens, I’d like to offer this advice to moms of littles. Stop. Stop worrying. Don’t compare your own child's “firsts” to your friends’...

  If you're anything like me, you probably cringe at the thought of your toddler ingesting unnecessary sugar this Valentine's Day. The excitement alone surrounding a special day at school is enough to have them bouncing off the walls all...

How many of you grew up watching Mister Rodgers? He truly was a brilliant man who had so many great words of wisdom, one in particular was about the magic of "PLAY".  "Play gives children a chance to practice what they...

  by guest contributor Katie Schweitzer SUPPLIES Kid potty Stickers Juice, milk, water, popsicles, yogurt, any liquids 4 day potty training chart Toilet Paper Wipes Big Girl Panties (let your kid pick some out!) T-shirts Dresses Three types of candies or treats (it’s going to be a sugar overload for a couple...

I cannot begin to tell you how many times the words "pee pee" and "poopy" have come out of my mouth in the last two months. They are now common words in our vocabulary and here's how we got...

Are your kids obsessed with Frozen and asking for all things Elsa and Anna?  Little Gloriana, proud designer of the immensely popular “Mini & Me” collection (the matching girl and doll* clothing collection), brings you the gorgeous & cinematic...

I’m not a very creative mom and I’m truly lacking when it comes to entertaining and educating my kids. It isn’t instinctual for me to take everyday moments and create learning opportunities that are fun and engaging (e.g. while...

Are you struggling with your child's sleep? Have you ever wondered how much sleep your child needs and when? Should they sleep on a schedule or based on how long they have been awake?  The answer is - this...

It was epic. Not the teacher. Not the weekly class. Not the recital. The tantrum. The tantrum before her second to last dance classes was epic. Her yelling in a room with walls as thick as a tissue because she didn’t want...

Is it still nerdy to love the library if you have one as cool as the Orange County Library? I have always loved visiting libraries, and I have lots of memories wasting away long summer days in some corner with a...

  Last week started with a last minute trip to see a college pal and her kids, followed by a trip to the Florida Aquarium. By 'last minute' I mean there was limited time to think through this plan and realize...