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Niagara Falls: A 5th Anniversary Trip
On our 5th dating anniversary, my (now) husband took me to Niagara Falls and proposed! Fast forward to our 5th wedding anniversary and we planned a return trip. They were both magical vacation…
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Thumb Sucking: How to Know When it is Time to Quit
I have a thumb sucker. He sucked his thumb in the womb and picked it back up minutes after being born. At first, it was great. He learned to self soothe very quickly…
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Separation from my Baby Preparation
My 5 year wedding anniversary is coming up. We planned a little getaway to the same place we got engaged, Niagara Falls. This trip is something that we need, it’s important that we…
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Constipation in Babies – How to Help Them Poop
Constipation in babies can be frustrating for a parent, I know from experience. It’s amazing how much energy I have spent around my children’s poop. Before you were a parent, did you ever…
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10 Creative Ways to Teach the Alphabet
Teaching the alphabet is something every parent thinks about. Every kid learns their letters differently. I have practiced the alphabet in many different, creative ways with my son. Only through repetition (and many…
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Red White and Blue Yogurt Bark
I love cooking with kids and how much my son enjoys helping me in the kitchen. There are lots of ways he helps, pouring, mixing, and measuring being just a few. He is…
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Summer Bucket List for Toddlers
Summer is such a magical time for a toddler. The weather is warmer (although sometimes HOT) which means more time outside! This equals more fun for them, less stress for mom as toddlers…
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Color Hunt – an Outdoor Activity for Toddlers
Getting outside and playing is great. Learning while doing it is even better! A color themed scavenger hunt is a great way to do this. Take this FREE printable board out into nature…
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Storybook Teaches Children Mindfulness Techniques
Children for all walks of life are exposed to stressful situations daily and learn to think in a way that creates anxiety. Some suffer hardships or see family members go through medical challenges,…
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Hiking with Toddlers – How to Protect from Ticks and More
Nature has so much to offer kids. There are countless learning opportunities from finding shapes to climbing rocks (great for gross motor skills). All this achieved through play! Hiking is a perfect outdoor…