Traveling with toddlers is not easy under the best of circumstances. But managing car seats on board an airplane is a pain. Try one of these ideas instead.
We have lots of ideas for toddler fun: Why not build a kickass blanket fort or scope out some big wheels?
Start your kid on age-appropriate chores
Introduce age-appropriate chores to teach your little one responsibility and do a little bit less around the house. Sounds like a win win.
When your toddler won’t poop — or when it is a hurty poop!
If feeding your child stewed prunes and other high-fiber foods isn’t enough, it might be time to get serious with toddler constipation. One of my sons was consistently constipated after he began eating solids. He wasn’t stopped up for days on end — though that happens, ouch! — but he had many instances of Hurty Poop where constant straining […]
Things to do with toddlers before age 2
52 great things to do with toddlers before they turn two. 35: Hardware Store. More weekly challenges and ideas.
Dear United States, Why don’t you have babyccinos?
I met our guest writer today, Nicola, at a cafe in Oakland. She — an Australian and a recent transplant to the Bay Area — questioned why our cafes don’t offer babyccinos to children who accompany their parents. I didn’t know what she meant, and asked her to explain, via a blog post. Nicola is […]
Give longer life to your cutest kids shirts
When I saw Mike Adamick, local dad and writer, on an afternoon talk show talking about decorating cute shirts for his daughter, I thought it was unlikely I’d learn something new. I mean, I’ve already written about decorating onesies in just about every way I can think of. But behold, Mike taught me yet another […]
How to make sweet potatoes for your picky eater
Sweet potatoes are a superfood and I love to feed them to my little toddler or older siblings. My technique is a bit sweet with no added sugar.
How to: Date night with toddler in tow
Date night with toddler: Here’s how to make it work without a babysitter and still maintain a semblance of a social life including a cocktail dress!
Build your toddler a play kitchen for less than $50
Wanna just buy one outright? I don’t blame you, I got tired just writing about all these awesome projects. Three super cute (gender-neutral) play kitchens on amazon are Melissa & Doug’s wooden kitchen (more compact) and Kid Craft red retro (more deluxe, also comes in turquoise!!) or this stainless set just like modern times. I also encourage […]
A rookie mom’s guide to living with Thomas & his train friends
When my son was a toddler, an outing to Barnes & Noble to visit the train table in the children’s section there could take up half our day. Thomas trains were an adorable obsession. There was no limit to the length of time he could spend connecting Thomas, Henry, and James, plus nine others whose […]
Baby sleep tips for summer
Many thanks to Nicole Johnson, sleep coach and owner of The Baby Sleep Site, who shares these sanity-saving summertime sleep tips for babies and toddlers.
5 Books for picky eaters to sample
Never stop never stopping, right? Simultaneously, I offer my child new foods daily while also trying to reduce the drama and pressure around mealtimes. So, of course I like to read books about other picky eating children to hammer the point home at bedtime, too. Books for picky eaters range from super preachy to downright hilarious. But […]