• Eco- Conscious: Simple ways to be a more environmentally friendly family

    Eco-friendly is a mindset Being environmentally friendly isn’t just a thing you do–it’s a mindset. A way of looking at all aspects of your life. But it doesn’t have to be intimidating and overwhelming. There are many ways in which you and your family can be more eco-friendly. You don’t have to do ALL THE…

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  • Sibling rivalry: How to stop all the fighting

    Healthy sibling relationships People always ask if I’m crazy when I say I want more kids. I guess the short answer is, yes, yes I am. But seriously, I think one of the best gifts I can give my kids is their siblings. That’s not to say it is a cake walk–one of the hardest…

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  • Road-tripping with toddlers

    So this isn’t going to be your typical “Top 10 Tips for Road-tripping with a Toddler” post where I tell you the best toys to bring in the car and encourage you to load your kid with snacks to keep them happy in the car…but bear with me. We are going on a road trip…

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  • Understanding developmental leaps

    Developmental leaps. What are they? Why should I care about them? They are one of the biggest factors that will impact your infants behavior from birth to about 18 months–from their mood to their sleep. My 5.5 month old is currently going through a “leap”–she is super clingy, fussier than normal, constantly wanting to nurse…

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  • Trusting your toddler

    Two weeks ago my two older kids started a new camp. It’s at their new Montessori pre-school and I am beyond pumped for them to begin school here. A few days into camp, my daughter (2.5), started saying she didn’t like her teachers. My first thought was legit terror. I have wicked anxiety and I…

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