Bookish, Veganish, Holding it Togetherish
I gotta admit: non-reactive parenting can look a lot like gentle parenting. To the untrained eye, anyway. But there are a few key differences, which I’d like to go into. Child vs. Parent Centered I gotta be honest, I’m not really interested in the child’s behavior. Childs are gonna child,
I have a strong stance that makes a lot of people uncomfortable, as it’s something we’ve all been guilty of. You can’t buy health. By that, I mean, don’t buy meal plans, diet foods, health pills, or even… gym memberships. Let’s get this out of the way first:I’m not criticizing
If you only know one thing about me, it’s probably that I loove books. I’m hyperlexic. When I say “I’m a reader,” I mean “I read the way other people breathe.” I read more than 50 books a quarter; to make it on my list of favorite books for the
Festive cookies are one of the best things about the holidays. The whole production is so holiday-coded: a warm kitchen on cold days, involving restless kids, going unnecessarily hard with sprinkles and icing. To honor the coziness of it all, I’ve gathered a list of some the internet’s favorite holiday
Taylor Swift is one of the most successful artists of all time. She’s proven herself time and time again: breaking records, winning awards, and just … being one of the best lyricists. Ever. And Swift is finally releasing Speak Now (Taylor’s Version). I am swooning with anticipation (it took everything
Younger me claimed that she couldn’t wait to reach 40, the age “old enough” for my life lessons to be heeded. Now? Anticipatory triumph blends with a subconscious dread of mortality and completely conscious fears of the inevitable decline. Everything is as it should be, I suppose. Over the years,
Non-reactive parenting can (and should!) be used in all stages of child rearing, even the newborn phase. Newborns are adorable, but the fourth trimester (the first three months of a newborn’s life) is a bit of a mess. Parents quickly realize that newborns have a unique way of testing their
Preschoolers are never too young to start learning about board games, and there are plenty of benefits to be had from playing them. And they’re fun! Well…mostly. Preschool board games are mostly fun. They’re not always fun for parents. The board games I’ve listed, though, are ones that parents will
Are you tired of taking your toddler to the same old playground or playdates every week? Do you want to explore new and exciting places with your little one? Look no further! In this blog post, I’ve rounded up 40 exciting places to take toddlers that will spark their curiosity,
Finding Montessori-approved toys that aren’t insanely expensive can feel like a daunting task. But don’t worry, I’ve done the research for you! From busy boards to simple stacking blocks, these 20 Montessori toys are all affordable options. Plus, they’re guaranteed to keep your little ones entertained and engaged (without driving