How to Calm a Crying Baby
All babies cry some, and some cry a lot. Others have colic and cry for hours straight most evenings. No matter which kind of baby you have, the crying is hard on both of ...
August 1, 2019
July 15, 2019TV Dinners and Coloring Outside the Parenting Lines
As we stood at my kitchen counter, my friend said, “You ought to write about it. Makes you seem human, you know?” So, in the spirit of self-disclosure inspired by...
July 11, 2019How Do You Entertain a Toddler – Without Your Phone?
When you have a bored and fussy toddler and need to cook dinner, how do you entertain them?
July 5, 2019Natural or Logical Consequences? They Help a Child Learn
If you’ve been reading up on how to help your young child learn to behave, you might’ve heard the terms “natural” or “logical" consequences. In fact, we covered...
June 6, 2019Starting Your Baby on Solid Foods
My meal was being stalked and the stalker was my 4-month-old son! He was telling me he was ready for some solid food – "Maybe not ice cream but surely some pureed car...
May 30, 2019Signs Your Teen Is Ready to Go Out in the World
Life with a teen can feel like an emotional rollercoaster! They may push you away one moment, only to jump into your arms the next.