In the age after constant shushing and nursing but before the ever-entertaining Skymall catalog and immersive iPads, there is the fidgety toddler. If you thought snakes on a plane was frightening, you ... [Read More]
10 Ways to Entertain a Toddler on an Airplane
Start your own Breakfast Club
I love this rookie year activity for getting together in a social but EASY way: Start a weekly Breakfast Club with other new moms. Gather your girlfriends and take turns at each other's houses ... [Read More]
Stock your dress-up box
Young Julian is fond of beads and Holden loves to dance around with scarves, but it took me a while to set up a dress-up bin. I pressured myself to unveil it all at once, but it was easier to do ... [Read More]
Rescuing your boobs: tips for sore nipples
My pediatrician kindly told me the truth about nursing: Sometimes, it just hurts. This, after the lactation consultants and the breastfeeding advice websites repeatedly exclaiming, "You're doing it ... [Read More]
Hit on another rookie mom
Making other new mom friends is vital. And, yes, a little bit scary. Are you too shy to meet a possibly interesting person? While that's totally and completely NORMAL, we want you to go for it ... [Read More]
Play an instrument
Do you play guitar, harmonica, or the plastic comb? If you’ve got ”˜em, shake your maracas. If you want to learn a new instrument, your baby is a good audience. RookieDad Alec decided to get a ... [Read More]
