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Cards for Valentine’s Day Written The Toddler Way

Cards for Valentine’s Day Written The Toddler Way

As I’m picking out and planning Valentine cards for this year’s February 14th lovefest, I thought to myself “What would my child’s real Valentines message be for his preschool friends?” I’m pretty sure he wouldn’t give cute little Pinterest-crafted cards with clever sayings (“You’re toad-ally cool, Valentine!”) and coordinating non-candy gift (plastic toy jumping frog). If he… Continue Reading

Toddler Field Day Might Be The Cutest Thing Ever

Toddler Field Day Might Be The Cutest Thing Ever

Almost every child participates in an annual Field Day for preschool or grade school.  But why not have a fun day of outdoor games and activities for our pre-preschoolers? I asked myself this question a few months ago and the idea for Toddler Field Day was born. I suggested the idea to my fellow playgroup moms… Continue Reading

Ready or Not, It’s Potty Training Time

Ready or Not, It’s Potty Training Time

Potty training. Two words that send chills down every parent’s back. There are many hurdles in this crazy journey of parenthood and this one is a biggie. You know before you even begin that it’s going to stink (no pun intended). The combination of the words training, toilets, toddler, urine and feces pretty much sounds… Continue Reading

Getting Ready for Baby Number Two: Wiser The Second Time Around?

Getting Ready for Baby Number Two: Wiser The Second Time Around?

Confession: I’m not a prepared parent. I pack Owen’s meals for the sitter’s about 10 minutes before I leave the house. I always forget sunscreen. Heck, the other day while shopping at Target, Owen squeezed pureed fruit from a pouch all over himself and I realized that I had absolutely nothing to wipe him off… Continue Reading