Parenting

As a parent, there are a few things you come to expect: endless laundry, finding sippy cups in the strangest places (seriously, how did it get in the bathroom?), and, of course, those middle-of-the-night wake-up calls. You know the ones. The ones where your toddler wakes up crying as if they’ve just relived the fall […]

Parenthood is a journey full of unexpected twists, turns, and, let’s be honest, a fair amount of mayhem. As a parent, I’ve found myself pondering one question repeatedly: Which toddler age is the hardest? The truth is, each stage has its unique set of challenges, but some ages are particularly memorable (and not always in

If you’ve ever witnessed a toddler attempt to hold a pencil, you’ve likely experienced a combination of amusement, frustration, and awe. As a parent of two young children—a six-year-old boy and a five-year-old girl—I’ve had my fair share of pencil-related antics. Watching my kids, especially in their early toddler years, navigate the perplexing task of

When my kids—my six-year-old son and five-year-old daughter—took their first wobbly steps, I was as proud as any parent could be. But along with those precious milestones came a new challenge: shoes. You’d think getting tiny shoes for tiny feet would be simple, but toddler shoe sizes are a world of their own—one filled with

Toddlers are little bundles of energy, joy, and—let’s be honest—snot. Between wiping noses, chasing after tiny feet, and trying to figure out what they just put in their mouths, the last thing any parent wants to deal with is a sick child. But when your little one starts coughing like they’ve been chain-smoking for decades,

Toddler tantrums—the rite of passage for every parent. If you’ve ever found yourself in the middle of a grocery store with a tiny human sprawled on the floor, wailing like a banshee, and questioning your life choices, you’re not alone. But let’s take a step back, breathe, and ask ourselves: Are toddler tantrums normal? Spoiler

As a parent of two energetic kids, ages 6 and 5, I’ve navigated my fair share of culinary adventures. From picky eating phases to enthusiastic attempts at “helping” in the kitchen, food is always an adventure in our house. So, when the topic of sushi comes up, it begs the question: can a toddler eat

As a parent of two young children, a six-year-old boy, and a five-year-old girl, I’ve faced my fair share of mysterious ailments. One particularly surprising discovery? Toddlers can get urinary tract infections (UTIs). Yes, even the littlest humans aren’t spared from this grown-up-sounding ailment. Here’s a rundown of what I’ve learned from personal experience, blended

As a parent of two kids nearing six and five, I’ve probably navigated a labyrinth of snack choices, dodged a few tantrums, and celebrated small victories like finishing a meal without a spill. When it comes to snacks, popcorn often pops into mind—pun intended. But is it safe for toddlers? Let’s dig into this crunchy

Parenting is a wild ride, isn’t it? One minute, your adorable little munchkins are snuggling up for story time, and the next, they’re engaged in an epic battle over who gets to play with the red fire truck. As a parent of a 5.5-year-old boy and a 4.4-year-old girl, I’ve navigated my fair share of