Beaching it With Baby
We live in coastal Maine and have a ton of beaches within walking or biking distance, which is awesome because I LOVE the beach.… Read More
Category: Toddlers
Swim Lessons for Kids
Here comes summer, and with it one of my favorite things ever: swim season. I love swimming. I grew up in Massachusetts with ready… Read More
Potty Training Twins
Are your twins ready to ditch their diapers? I know what you’re thinking (because I’ve thought it too): double the pee, double the poop,… Read More
Brushing up on Toddler Tooth Care
Remember a few months back when we talked about taking care of baby teeth and gums? Well, now that your wee one isn’t quite… Read More
Baby Tooth Care
They are just going to fall out anyway, so why should I stress about taking care of baby teeth? If you’re anything like me,… Read More
Is Water Fluoridation Safe?
Fluoridating water is a public health intervention that started over 70 years ago. Since then, there has been a 25% reduction in cavities in… Read More
The Childcare Dilemma
Ah, childcare… the big hairy monster of parenting. Daycare? Nanny? Grandma and grandpa? For those of you going back to work (or even back… Read More
Grab A Book!
When my 17-month-old daughter picks out a book to read these days, it’s likely Elmer, the 1968 story of a colorful patchwork elephant by… Read More
The Art of Toy Rotation
Around his first birthday, my son had accumulated quite an impressive array of toys. Some I had purchased whimsically while pregnant, some I got… Read More
Only Girls Who Sit on Their Tushies Get Cupcakes
By a hilarious, anonymous friend True? False? Not surprisingly, the answer is usually FALSE. A girl who stands in her chair while eating lunch… Read More