For the first year and a half after my maternity leave, I had what we call around here a "nanny share", which means two babies from different families and one caregiver. The cost is a little more than ... [Read More]
What it’s like to have a nanny
How I get my preschooler to make his own breakfast
This is how I attempt to both empower my child's independence and my own rest by making self-service food prep a reality. Let's start with breakfast. I strongly encourage my big boys to make their ... [Read More]
Your very strong opinions about breastfeeding are welcome
I came across this article, in which the author, Professor Karla Erickson, explains that if she could do it over, she wouldn't breastfeed her son. The reason behind her proclamation is that ... [Read More]
Fun with foam, part 1
Too wet to go out? Too cold to play ball? (Oh, is that just me and my Summer in the Bay Area? Ha!) Too sick for preschool? This is the ultimate in Drugstore DIY; with a can of shaving cream or a bar ... [Read More]
Reader tip: Minestrone soup for toddlers
Sarah reports that her son Theo has never met a food he doesn't like. Lucky mama! She shared a tip that sounded brilliant to me: Take a can of low-sodium minestrone soup and dump it in a strainer. ... [Read More]
Love or shove: Zen Swaddle, the weighted baby swaddling blanket!
I'm a huge believer in swaddles to help babies get more sleep. Huge! I realize some of you fall into the "my baby never liked the swaddle" camp, but that's not my issue. I swaddled my babies ... [Read More]
