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…
Tips for new parents whose baby will only sleep when held. Quick solutions and long-term strategies that will get your baby out of your arms and into their own sleep space. I opened my eyes, light streaming through my bedroom window, and looked down at my still sleeping 2-week-old baby. He looked so peaceful while…
A simple guide to meal planning for working moms. Learn how to plan meals for the entire week, grocery shop, and throw together a meal in less time than picking up take-out. I stumbled through the door carrying my pumping bag, work bag, and the entire 20 lbs of a car seat and baby on…
Educational books for 2-year-olds that will teach your toddler all the skills he needs to be ready for preschool. Books on counting, shapes, the alphabet, colors, body parts, and animals. “Can you point to your nose?” my husband asked our baby as he held him on his knee. He giggled and pointed to his nose,…
A step-by-step no cry sleep method for better infant sleep. Help your baby sleep on his own without crying it out. My newborn closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep. I took a deep breath, feeling my muscles relax a little. There was nothing better than settling in with a sleeping baby. Then my…
A list of the best dinosaur books for kids of all ages. The best recommendations from a librarian and mom for fiction & nonfiction dinosaur books. A low growl started in my son’s chest as he approached his little brother. He immediately started to cry, knowing what was coming next. “Liam, don’t growl in your…
A curated list of the best dinosaur books for preschoolers from a librarian and mom. Pick up these books to engage your preschooler in reading time. “Stop hitting your brother!” “No, he was playing with that. Let go!” “You can’t have a snack, you haven’t even eaten your dinner.” These are just a few of…