Supporting emotional development
I talk to lots of moms. At the gym, church, grocery store, Starbucks… and here’s what I notice. When moms talk about their babies their eyes sparkle with delight. They smile when I ask about them. And they sigh as they say things like, “I never stop worrying.” “I’m so...
Baby gazes.
Babies love faces. Yesterday I was at the grocery store, waiting to check out. Ahead of me, a mom was unloading her groceries while a little guy about 12 months old sat in the grocery cart. We locked eyes and he stared. I smiled and said “hi” and he stared some more....
10 things to look for when choosing child care for your baby
It’s time to make one of the more important decisions that you’ll make as a parent – finding child care for your little one. You’ve done your due diligence. You’ve asked for recommendations from friends, checked state licensing to see which providers have good...
My Newborn Essential List
Because I was a teacher and my baby wasn’t due until August, I had the whoooooole summer off to contemplate all of the many baby things to buy. And guys, there’s so much. So so much. I pretty much oscillated between being a mommy minimalist and a baby item...
The One Question About My Baby I Can’t Stand…
Once you have a baby, all sorts of people talk to you about the experience. Stories, advice, and questions come from friends, family, and perfect strangers. In general, I love this aspect of parenthood. I love that children bring people together. I love being a part...HOWDY!
We’re a mother-daughter duo sharing developmentally appropriate ideas for teaching little noggins.