Toddlers Throwing Food
One of the most stressful times as a new parent is when you spend your very last bit of energy making a meal for your toddler and they immediately start throwing it on the floor.… Read More »Toddlers Throwing Food
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Four Years Later, This Brooklyn Treasure is Still Wonderful
Things change quickly in Brooklyn, especially storefronts and especially things for kids. So I was thrilled when I discovered that Private Picassos on 5th Ave and Carroll was still doing drop-in art projects from their… Read More »Four Years Later, This Brooklyn Treasure is Still Wonderful
Great Board Books for Two Year Olds
With a new two year old on my hands, I have discovered some new board books for toddlers (and a picture book) that we have fallen in love with and have to share with the… Read More »Great Board Books for Two Year Olds
What to Do When Your Toddler Drops Her Nap
Re-posting this old article with updates. This says 2.5 years old… no way. My daughter dropped her nap at 1 and my son at 1.5. It’s the worst. The only thing that works for the… Read More »What to Do When Your Toddler Drops Her Nap
Do You Want Something or Nothing from a Toddler?
As a nanny, I understand that caring for young children is a daunting task. We’re haunted by the belief that we can do better or we’re not doing enough – or maybe aren’t taking adequate… Read More »Do You Want Something or Nothing from a Toddler?
The Lactation Consultants Will Hate Me
When I was struggling to get my first child to eat (she refused bottles and I couldn’t make enough milk) the doctors all told me the same thing, “a baby won’t let itself starve.” This… Read More »The Lactation Consultants Will Hate Me
Roar Like a Dandelion and Other Great Picture Books For A Cozy January
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.72″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.72″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] My husband and I spent a lot of time trying to figure out if there was a special code or pattern to ROAR LIKE A DANDELION by… Read More »Roar Like a Dandelion and Other Great Picture Books For A Cozy January
Sandra Boynton, Dinosnores, and the Best Twitter Feed
I promised a review of Sandra Boynton’s latest board book, Dinosnores (released today), so here it is! It’s a great one. I’m still loyal to But Not the Hippopotamus and The Going to Bed Book,… Read More »Sandra Boynton, Dinosnores, and the Best Twitter Feed
The Cribsheet Book Review You Were Looking For
If you are trying to decide whether to take the time to read Emily Oster’s (author of Expecting Better) new book Cribsheet, then you probably aren’t the type to just take my word for it.… Read More »The Cribsheet Book Review You Were Looking For