The best toddler Bible for toddlers at every stage. Use these Bibles to introduce Bible reading, Bible stories, and Bible themes to young children. “The end!” I emphasized as I closed the book. “Now it’s time for our Bible story.” “Yay!” my 3-year-old immediately exclaimed, while my 1-year-old, who’d barely made it through the last…
Can you breastfeed after a C-section? And all the essentials you need for breastfeeding after a cesarean section. Tips to make breastfeeding a success. “Is there anything you need?” my labor and delivery nurse asked as she pushed me into recovery. I’d done this before and I knew the one item I needed right away….
A curated list of the best gifts for 2-year-old boys. Gifts under $25, under $50, under $100, and gifts to splurge on. “What do you want your birthday to be?” I asked my almost 2-year-old son. He looked at his brother who prompted him, “Dinosaurs.” “Dinosaurs!” He yelled. “No, you don’t want dinosaurs, do you?”…
A librarian’s list of the best books for 5-year-olds about dinosaurs. Keep learning fun with these books that will keep your 5-year-old engaged and give them a break from formal education. I flipped through my son’s dinosaur books, wondering why he rarely read them anymore. Gone were the days of reading what he wanted, when…
A librarian’s list of the best Dinosaur books for 4-year-olds. Dinosaur best books that are both fun and educational. “What kind of dinosaur is this?” my son asked, pointing at the page and interrupting me mid-sentence. “Umm…I’m not sure,” I said, trying to remember what this short one with a fin is called. He quickly…
A book list of children’s books about Easter time and springtime for babies and toddlers. Carefully curated by a mom and librarian. After consulting a post about the best Easter basket items for babies and toddlers, I eagerly purchased Pat the Bunny. When the book came, I was disappointed to find a cheaply bound, simple…
A book list of children’s books about Easter and spring time for preschoolers. Carefully curated by a mom and librarian. My son flew through his Easter basket full of candy and toys, seeming to touch everything within a few seconds. His energy slowed down as he reached for the book inside. “Will you read this…
A book list of children’s books about snow for toddlers. Carefully curated by a mom and librarian. My son’s face lit up as he looked over the pages of the book he’d picked from the library today. “Mommy, I want to see snow,” he finally asserted. When you live in California, snow is a mystery…
What to wear after a cesarean delivery to stay comfortable and feel confident with a c-section incision, while breastfeeding. The best options for coming home from the hospital, lounging at home, leaving the house, working out, and going back to work. I frantically dug through my hospital bag, looking for one more outfit, hoping I’d…
The best Valentines Day books for toddlers and babies. Valentine’s Day picture book and board book recommendations from a mom and librarian. Valentine’s Day isn’t the easiest holiday to introduce to babies and toddlers, but it’s still a great time to let them know that you love them. Reading to your baby/toddler about your love…