Parenting
The Ultimate Gift Guide for New Parents
The holiday season is here, and if you’re searching for a gift guide for new parents, you’ve come to the right place! New moms and dads are often navigating a world of sleepless nights, endless...
Toddler Power Struggles and Sleep
Who else watched Taylor Swift’s boyfriend perform at the Usher concert this past Sunday? WHOOPS…I definitely meant, the Superbowl. Same thing! Anyway, remember that awkward moment when in the heat...
Hospital Bag Checklist: A Packing Guide For The Arrival of Your New Baby
Whether your baby will be here next week, or not for another six months, it can be exciting and sometimes overwhelming to organize your hospital bag checklist. What will the hospital provide? What...
Why You Shouldn’t Stress About Siblings Fighting & How To Handle It
Depending on what ages and stages your little ones are, know that we’re in the same boat. Siblings fighting can be stressful, sad, and even overstimulating! I have four girls – my oldest is ten and...
Tummy Time: What to Do if Your Baby Hates It
We all know that tummy time is important for our babies when it comes to building neck strength and working towards rolling, crawling, and even standing. But what about when it feels like your baby...
Interacting With Your New Baby: How to Play With a Newborn
Wondering how to play with a newborn? You’re in the right place! When it comes to tiny newborns, I get asked all the time, “What on earth do I do during wake windows?!” The good news is that hanging...
Swaddle Tutorial
With your newborn, it's important to get them into a nice and snug & tight swaddle. In this swaddle tutorial (with videos)l, I'll show you exactly how to swaddle your newborn! Look familiar?...
Using Incentives to Change Behaviors
Incentives can be tricky because you don’t want your kids to do something just so they can be rewarded. You want them to learn something out of the incentive to make them see that what they are...
It Takes a Village
Part 3: Co-Op Once we moved out to Las Vegas, I looked for a new community of moms to be part of. I found an established co-op and couldn’t be happier with it! Daytime Co-Ops Now co-ops are more...
It Takes A Village – Meal Swaps
Part 2: Meal Swaps Dinner and lunch times can be so stressful as a parent, especially if your new at it. When I had my first baby, I found potlucks and takeout lunches so helpful and take a lot off...
It Takes A Village – Kid Swap
Part 1: Kid Swap The phrase “It takes a village” is one of the most repeated analogies when it comes to parenting but it’s %100 true. Nothing makes my life easier and less stressful than when I can...
8 Traits to Look for an Infant Sleep Consultant
Yay, you’re taking a step towards getting great sleep! Getting professional help from a sleep consultant is going to help so much, but what traits should you look for in a sleep consultant? Hiring...
When It’s Time to Outsource Sleep Training A Baby
A good general rule about outsourcing sleep training is: when you want it done correctly and done quickly, but don’t want to deal with the second-guessing and stress - that’s the perfect time to...
5 Unexpected Benefits of Hiring A Sleep Consultant
The biggest benefits of hiring a sleep consultant are having an expert in your corner, a trusted resource to tell you what to do, and a second set of eyes! The Number 1 Benefit of Hiring a Sleep...
Teaching Kids Consent and Body Safety: 5 Practical & Effective Tips
I know the topic of consent and body safety can be tricky, especially talking to your young kids about it. But they don’t have to be these deep and overwhelming conversations, they can be everyday...