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?”…
Newborn sleep tips that will help new parents navigate life with a newborn. Tips on safe sleep, schedules, bedtime routines, and more. My muscles twitched involuntarily, starling me awake. I took in my surroundings, the crib, the baby in my arms, and the rocking chair. Was he asleep? I looked down, carefully—afraid to wake him…
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…
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…
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 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…
Tips for toddlers. Ways to make life with a toddler (or 2) run more smoothly for all of you. Life-saving hacks to help moms manage toddlers. I catch my 15-month-old and wedge his shoes on, only to find that my 2-year-old has disappeared back into the bounce house again. “Liam!” I yell. Every kid but…
Use this gentle night weaning method to help your baby sleep better and through the night. A simple trick that all tired parents can follow from birth. I dragged myself out of bed for the third time. I could hear my son’s cries down the hall. He couldn’t be hungry again. My first baby…
10 potty training mistakes you don’t want to make, written by a mom who’s made them all. Tips for potty training your toddler without mistakes. Updated July 5, 2024, after potty training my second son (more mistakes were made). I laid my sleeping newborn down and left the room to a quiet house. Usually,…
Everyone says going from 1 to 2 children is harder than going from 0 to 1. But why? Here’s what you can expect in the months and year after you bring home your second baby and how you can prepare to make the new sibling transition a little easier for you and your family. This…