The struggle of trying to personalize a kid’s birthday cake with icing at the last minute, while keeping your pastry bag steady and your lettering pretty and trying not to drag your hands through the icing is one most of us have faced. And if there’s one thing I’ve learned from years of trying to […]
When I was a new mom with a tiny baby in my arms, I was totally clueless about feeding beyond nursing. So, as any mom would, I read everything I could about starting a baby on solids, which is also the same time that experts say parents should think about transitioning baby from bottle to […]
Summer may seem like perfect time for a family vacation, but peak-season travel can cost you a pretty penny. The warm weather, coupled with the fact that the kids are out of school, can bring costly flights and car rentals, less availability at hotels and resorts and bigger crowds at theme parks. But there are plenty of ways […]
Ah, sweet summertime. Once upon a time, the season brought the scent of tanning oil and feel of the hot sand under your feet. Now it brings always-hungry kids and a line around the block to get an iced coffee. For some of us, it also brings summer babies. Precious little bundles wrapped in muslin […]
Ready or not, summer has arrived… and with it comes barbecue season. Outdoor parties are a great way to celebrate the season with friends and family, and they also provide the perfect excuse to do some fun craft projects. While barbecues are usually casual affairs, that doesn’t mean that you can’t add a few unique […]
During my first pregnancy, I was nervous about what would happen to my body and how painful labor would actually be. You could say that I had some first-time jitters about the whole experience and so my mother suggested that I hire a doula. I had no idea what a doula was at the time […]
I don’t know about you, but traditional Father’s Day gifts have never really fit within my family. All of the aisles of ties and cuff-links and BBQ gear that fill the department stores just seemed like empty gifts that my Dad would never use. And now that I get to help my 9-year-old daughter shop […]
Trying to lose weight can be a frustrating and overwhelming experience. Almost everywhere you look there’s advice on how to successfully drop the pounds, However, in many cases the information presented is questionable or conflicting. And to make matters worse, there’s an abundance of specialized diets, many of them claiming to be the “magic bullet” […]
You always dreamed of getting a family dog…but your plan has a hiccup because your child is terrified of them. Being scared of dogs (technically called cynophobia) is a very common fear among children and one they can overcome. And while it’s not uncommon for kids to be afraid of dogs, parents tend to minimize it […]
Father’s Day often sneaks up on families and it results in last minute scrambling for DIY projects for the kids to make. Save your empty cans after dinner this week and upcycle them into these cute popsicle stick planters that’ll be perfect for a dad’s desk or office this year. Kids can have fun painting […]
Mobiles provide baby with visual stimulation while they lay in their crib, giving them something to engage with as they drift off to sleep. And while there are plenty of options that you can buy, there’s a shortage in the market for modern mobiles that coordinate well with contemporary nurseries. The vast majority are made […]
Photo: Ikea I remember when my youngest son learned that he could climb. I was thrilled to watch him unfurl a new skill before my eyes but then he tried to climb up on a bookcase in our living room and it tipped over. Thankfully, our coffee table broke the fall of the bookcase as […]
