Tag: toddler
Come On, Mom: 10 Ways I Ruined My Toddler’s Day
Ah, the toddler years. Talk to any mom who's been there, and she'll tell you. These beautiful monsters will push you to the brink...
Year One of Parenting: Lessons Learned
The other morning, I was drinking coffee and watching my 15 month-old son play while babbling to himself. It was one of those sweet...
Hiking with a Toddler in Indy: Fort Harrison State Park
Hiking with a Toddler: Why?
Hiking with a toddler can feel intimidating, but there are so many reasons to get out in nature with your...
How to Foster a Love of Reading at an Early Age
I love books, I have always loved books and when I had my son I vowed to instill in him the same love of...
My Son is A Ninja: Toddler Climbing Abilities and Life Lessons
My son is a ninja or one in training. Some of his acrobatic abilities rival those seen on American Ninja Warrior. He jumps, he...
PCOS Awareness: It Doesn’t Get to Win
I remember hearing the words like it was yesterday. " We believe the issues you are having are a result of PolyCystic Ovarian Syndrome."...
Why I’ll Take Diapers Over Potty Training
I have a toddler who is a couple of months shy of two-years-old. As such, I've started researching potty training methods and advice. Let...
Duct Tape, Please?
I wonder if it’s just me, or if all parents would transform from calm and relaxed one second to near batshit crazy the next...
Stopping the Leaky Love Tank
Vampires really do exist. At least emotional vampires do! Emotional vampires tend to drain your energy, test your emotional fortitude, seek a lot of...
Teaching Our Children Self Worth
You Are Enough
I think with having three daughters, this idea of teaching them self worth was planted in my mama heart very early on.
Everywhere...
5 Times I Chose Myself Over You (A Motherhood List)
We're often told that we have to give up so much when we become mothers. On one hand, I agree, on the other.. NOPE....
Travel with your children, you will be happy you did!
When my husband and I met, we immediately connected over our love of travel. We would hop on a plane often as our schedules would...
Leaving Our Food Comfort Zones
One thing I know for sure is that toddlers aren't the most open-minded or consistent eaters. We have, actually, been pretty lucky. My son,...
Today I don’t want to be Mom- From the Trenches of...
Today is hard. Nothing in-particular has gone drastically wrong; sometimes it's just hard.
My 3 1/2 year old is acting his age and throwing milestone-appropriate...