UPDATED Holiday Prep with Kids: How to Include Them in Holiday Preparation
The holiday season can be hectic with all of the holiday prep, shopping, and cooking. But it doesn’t have to be! By involving your kids in the holiday preparation, you are not only getting some helping hands, but you’re also [...]
{UPDATED} Is My Baby Teething?
We love those gummy baby smiles, but just like midnight feedings they don’t last. While it can be a fussy and uncomfortable time for your baby, new teeth mean your child is preparing for solid foods and life beyond the [...]
How to Incorporate the Montessori Method at Home
When children have a say in what they learn, they develop a love of learning and are more likely to retain information when it interests them. When a child has a choice, they develop a sense of self. This can [...]
Travel To Napa Valley With Babies And Toddlers
Traveling to Napa Valley? Pack Light. Travel Happy.™ Rent baby gear in Napa Valley. Although Napa Valley is mostly known for its world-famous vineyards, wine tours, and fine dining restaurants, it might come as a surprise that it [...]
How To Be A Good Parent
Parenting and raising kids in general is a rewarding, but oftentimes difficult road to navigate. With so many differing opinions on parenting styles and so much parenting advice to take into consideration, learning how to be a good parent can [...]
Is Your Toddler Getting Enough Physical Activity?
As parents, we’re constantly low-grade worried about our little one’s diet, book selection, social interactions, and level of physical activity. If you’ve ever wondered if your toddler is getting enough exercise, you’re not alone. Research has shown that children who [...]
5 Ways To Raise Awareness Of National Adoption Month
National Adoption Month (NAM) began in 1976 when a legislator introduced the concept of a National Adoption Week to raise awareness of the need for permanent placements for children in foster care. These efforts were widely supported and in 1995 [...]
Visiting Raleigh: Family-Friendly Activities in Raleigh
Traveling to Raleigh? Pack Light. Travel Happy.™ Rent baby gear in Raleigh. Welcome to the capital city of North Carolina—Raleigh—a great family-friendly destination in the Southeastern United States. When visiting Raleigh, you and the kids can get outside and enjoy [...]
{UPDATED} Strategies For Effectively Disciplining Toddlers
Are your little roommates pushing your limits? Being a parent isn’t easy, and the toddler years can especially be a beast. One minute they’re snuggly and giggling like you are all stars on the set of a Hallmark family movie, [...]
The Best Subscription Boxes for Kids: Fun and Educational Monthly Surprises
Key Takeaways Offers fun and educational surprises: Exciting Learning Tools: Subscription boxes like KiwiCo and Lovevery deliver age-appropriate activities that engage kids in hands-on learning. Developmental Growth: Boxes such as Lovevery and Panda Crate focus on fostering cognitive, emotional, and [...]