Toddlers

Easter is just around the corner and here at Orlando Moms Blog we celebrated  this past Saturday morning with a few hundred of our closest friends, thousands of plastic eggs, and a whole lot of fun at our Second...

Traveling with young children can be a hassle, especially when it comes to flying. Between our luggage, the stroller, our "travel bag" with snacks, lovies, wipes etc., and keeping track of the kids- we all know that lugging around...

If your toddler has started to pick and choose his or her food, it is perfectly normal for that age! Toddlers have just begun to discover what they like and what they don't like. They may also start enjoying...

Independent sleep is one of the pieces to the healthy sleep puzzle. Without it you will see sleep struggles. But what is an independent sleeper? AND How do we achieve independent sleep? Independent Sleep: Sleep is a skill that needs to...

I will preface this post with this comment: I adore EPCOT. It is one of my favorite parks for myself and my husband to experience. However, if you were to skip one park as a family with kids under...

The toddler years are some of the most challenging and most rewarding times when it comes to parenting. Toddlers are constantly learning new things, exploring with and without your permission, and gaining access to new experiences and emotions that...

I love Animal Kingdom for kids under 5. The park is full of nature and animals - what kid this age isn't going to be mesmerized? With plenty of shows to keep them entertained, nature trails to walk, animals...

Children are the future of the nation’, a sensational saying branding the youth as our greatest investment of all time. A child’s cognitive development is believed to hold a great role in his success as an adult. Cognition refers...

It is time to let go of the guilt about sleep training! That's right mama, there is so much good that can come from sleep training your baby or child that it can outweigh the hard few days that...

If you have a growing child, you know how challenging it is to keep them entertained. Some toddlers need something to play with to stimulate their senses and stay in a good mood. That’s why toys are great materials...

It's summer and summer means; V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N! When on vacation with children, ensuring adequate sleep can be challenging. Vacation can disrupt sleep, unless you plan for it. With a few hacks, you can ensure that everyone gets a good night's...

It used to sound much more daunting to say I have "Two under two." However, the truth is having a one year old and newborn is much easier than managing twins or two toddlers. As my daughter quickly approaches four and my...

What is the Montessori Method of Education? Montessori Learning is a method of education that is based on self-directed activity, hands-on learning and collaborative play. Consider it more like facilitated learning than direct teaching. Named after Dr. Maria Montessori, this method of...

As kids grow and develop, their motor skills are crucial in shaping their overall physical and cognitive abilities. Motor skills mean coordination and movement control and encompass gross motor skills (large muscle groups) and fine motor skills (precise hand and finger movements.) Engaging...

As a first time parent, it's hard to know what we "must have" for our baby and kids. With experience (and trial and error) we usually figure it out....but then add in "life" and sometimes we just need suggestions! We...