After I gave birth to my three older children, I wrote a detailed summary of their birth story. This helped me process the experience and also record the day’s events so I could share the story with each child in the future. However with my last child, born a few weeks ago, my husband actually… {read more}
New Baby
10+ Board Books with Positive Messages
Oh how much I have loved reading to my babies. Isn’t it just delightful when they start learning to turn the pages and can identify some of the pictures on the pages? Here are some of my favourite board books for babies and toddlers, all featuring positive, uplifting messages that both children and parents will… {read more}
Sick Day Activity Cards {Printable}
Brought to you by Nuffnang and The Little Range. Over the past few weeks our little girl has come down with a number of coughs and colds. Poor thing just keeps picking up germs wherever we go! Luckily the rest of the family has stayed fairly healthy but a blocked nose and irritating cough can… {read more}
15 Reasons to Babywear
When my first son was about four months old, I asked everyone I knew which baby carrier I should get. I was desperate. He wouldn’t sleep and I read online that most – if not all – babies would be lulled to sleep while being worn in a baby carrier. I knew I had to… {read more}
Starting Solids Stress Free
There is something special about watching your baby enjoy their first solid foods. Waiting to see their reaction to the new flavours and textures, interacting with them as they learn to chew and try to use a spoon… starting solids it is definitely a milestone to remember. All three of my babies have had different experiences… {read more}
How to Practice Mindfulness with a Baby
Mindfulness is a bit of a buzz word these days. So many people are rushing through life that they actually have to be reminded that it’s important to slow down and pay attention to what they are doing. How do I know? Because I am one of those people. Sometimes by the end of the day I know I have… {read more}
How to Play with a Baby – Tips for Teaching New Big Siblings
Note to parents: Feel free to read this post aloud to your child. This article has been written especially for kids who have recently become a big brother or big sister! So if you have a baby sister or brother who is between 3 and 8 months, here are some ideas and thoughts about how… {read more}
10 Facts about Baby Massage
When I had my first son I heard briefly about baby massage and gave it a try once or twice, but wasn’t quite sure how to go about it so I gave up. Because I kept hearing about the benefits of massage for babies, however, I decided to take a baby massage course when my second son… {read more}
