When we first added Goodnight Moon to our bedtime ritual, I thought, "This book is sort of boring." After a few months, I thought "This book is painfully boring." One day, my friend Sunny said, "I ... [Read More]
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The best sources for matching sibling outfits
I have what is frequently called "one of each". That is, my two children are two different genders. Sometimes I cannot suppress my desire to gift them matching outfits, but it's not easy to source ... [Read More]
Surprise your baby at a splash pad
Thanks to Katy Mann from IndyWithKids.com for this baby activity. If you've tried something with your baby you want to share, please send it to moms@rookiemoms.com. Just a few sentences and a photo or ... [Read More]
Parent Hacks: Most Valuable Items
It is no secret I love the book, Parent Hacks: 134 Genius Shortcuts for Life with Kids; I absolutely inhaled it when I first read it and laughed as I learned new solutions to old pesky problems. ... [Read More]
Notes from a mom traveling around the world: Bring a carrier
Thanks to BabyBjÓ§rn for sending Karen a Baby Carrier One Outdoors just in time for her trip to Malaysia and Bali with a six-month old. I have two young kids, but we are not really a stroller ... [Read More]
My ten-year old has all the parenting advice you need
The best thing about teens and tweens is that they know everything and are unafraid to share their wisdom. My son doesn't have a lot of thoughts on babies, but if you are struggling with a toddler at ... [Read More]
