A list of the absolutely best dinosaur books for toddlers. Recommendations for building your child’s dinosaur library from a librarian and mom. My toddler handed me a book and bounced on his heels to show me that he wanted up. I dragged him onto my lap, relishing this perfect moment that he wanted to spend…
The best bags for moms with toddlers. A list of the best style options, the pros and cons of each, with links to specific recommended bags to help you choose the best bag to fit your needs. I carefully pried the fruit snacks from my 2-year-old’s little fingers, emphasizing, “Yes, you can have them. I…
21 of the best books for a 1-year-old. Books your toddler is sure to love. A list curated by a librarian and mom. “Bear,” my son said as he handed me the book. “You want to read this one?” I verified. He nodded emphatically before climbing into my lap. Between 1-2 years is my favorite…
The best dinosaur books for 3-year-olds. A list of dinosaur picture books that are perfect for your 3-year-old. Recommendations from a librarian and mom. My 3-year-old grabbed his favorite dino books and pulled himself into my lap. Some moms enjoy doing activities with their kids, playing with them, or taking them to crowded theme parks….
Interested in hiring a nanny but don’t know if it makes sense financially? Learn how much it costs to hire a nanny. The benefits of hiring a nanny, nanny rates, and ways you can save money. I carried my 18-month-old son up the steps to his new daycare, reassuring him that I would be back…
78 of the best books for 2-year-olds. A comprehensive list of the best recommendations for 2-year-olds from a mom and librarian. “Who!” my 2-year-old yelled as he dropped the same book in my lap for the 5th time. “We’ve already read this one,” I argued. “Can you pick a different one?” I pointed at the…
16 interactive books for 2-year-olds that will keep your toddler actively reading. Each book is carefully curated by a mom and librarian. “I hold it!” my 2-year-old son demanded as he jerked the book away from me. Oh, the 2s. When your son or daughter suddenly starts to establish his independence by wanting to do…
The best pants for after C-Section, during the postpartum recovery period. Options for all different occasions and styles. I stared blankly at my dresser drawers. I literally didn’t have anything to wear. Every pair of pants I owned were either maternity or a few sizes too small at two weeks postpartum. I signed and grabbed…
Create positive sleep associations to help you baby sleep better. Avoid creating negative associations. Sleep training methods to break negative sleep associations. I gazed down at my sleeping baby, taking in his sweet scent, and the soft creak of the rocking chair. Then the thoughts came: I’m not supposed to rock him. He’s going to…
This is a list of the 10 best truck books for toddlers that will make reading fun for kids in the 1-3 year range that are interested in trucks or vehicles. Written and recommended by a mom and librarian. I was surrounded by big rigs on all sides of me. “Wow, there are a…
