School Lunch Planning Perfection
Your Deliverance from Lunch Packing Hell Oh, the dreaded school lunch packing routine is upon us again! As a mom of three and a… Read More
Ages & Stages: Preschool
A Ten-Day Screen Reset
Welcome! What follows is a script for a ten-day screen time reset. We hope you check it out :). First, I’ll tell you what… Read More
An Argument Against Academics in Preschool
In the Preschool Years, Success is Child’s Play The year was 2009; I was living in the City by the Bay. Having just moved,… Read More
Toys and Media to Get Kids Excited about Food
Do you have a picky eater on your hands? Or perhaps a serial snacker? Oh parents, we feel you. There are few things more… Read More
The Dinner Problem
We probably don’t need to waste much time explaining what we mean when we say “The Dinner Problem.” Parents everywhere know it: the stress… Read More
Meal Planning for Busy Parents
Why It’s Hard and How to Make it Easier If I had one day’s meal plan for every time I’ve sworn to the gods… Read More
Children’s Books About Anxiety
Even before the pandemic, childhood anxiety rates were on the rise — and researchers estimate that since early 2020, worldwide rates of childhood depression… Read More
Reconsidering Screen Time: Research, Reason, & Real Life
“Screen time” has long been a polarizing topic among parents — people tend to get judgy, defensive, desperate, panicky as sh*t (or all of… Read More
Best Sensory and Fidget Toys for Kids
Some people think that sensory and fidget toys — toys that engage children’s various senses (sight, sound, smell, taste and touch) — are only… Read More
Kids Books About Emotions
One of the most fun ways to help teach children about feelings — recognizing them, managing them, expressing them, etc. — is through stories.… Read More
