Finger foods
I tried to see if he would play with finger foods last night. I always heard, “Give them finger foods when they start grabbing the spoon.” But then I’d also hear, “Give them finger foods when they have...
View ArticleThe cost of raising a child
There was an article on CNN about the rising costs of raising a child from birth to 18 years old. I wanted to see how I compare to the national averages, and here is what I discovered (remember this is...
View ArticlePockets, bits and holes
Dear LO, Today you were so cute in the morning because you put your hand in your jacket pocket again all the way down to the garage. I love when you do little cute things like that that just makes me...
View ArticleMy not-so-picky eater
I’m no expert on picky eating, but I would guess that half of what makes a picky eater is their personality. Some people are born with more adventurous tastebuds while others stick to the tried and...
View ArticleMy toddler the bottomless pit
Side note: I’m sure you’ve noticed that I changed the blog template. I tried the old blue template since I liked how it looked, but realized that I prefer text on white background. Hopefully this one...
View ArticleI am the biggest hypocrite
My toddler doesn’t eat junk food. He has never tasted ice cream, chips, fast food or soda. He has yet to partake in a birthday cake, including his own. And the cookies and muffins that he has eaten...
View Article8 tips to stay motivated with breastfeeding
“Moo.” For the first several months of breastfeeding, I felt like a cow, and it had nothing to do with my post-pregnancy body. If I wasn’t constantly breastfeeding, I was pumping. I didn’t realize how...
View ArticleIn praise of the family dinner
How often do you eat together as a family? For those of us with young ones, eating with our kids is most likely a necessity rather than an ideal. After all, babies and toddlers still require a bit of...
View ArticlePromote healthy eating habits in children
Today I’m excited to be with Tori at The sTORIbook discussing healthy eating habits in children. For those who don’t know Tori, a bit of an introduction: she’s a mom to one-year-old Luke, hails from...
View ArticleGet cooking at home! 7 ideas that really work
The pre-made pastas and ready-to-eat tomato sauces came in handy when we were waking up three times a night with the twins, but now that I can actually catch a decent night’s sleep, I’ve been doing...
View ArticleMy Toddler the Bottomless Pit
Every single parenting advice I’ve heard, including my toddler’s pediatrician, says that the parent decides what to feed the child, but that the child decides how much. And above all else: do not fight...
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