How adorable is it to see a toddler trailing a worn-out old blanket behind him like Linus from Charlie Brown? Or clutching a faded pink elephant with a missing nose? When my son was little he had a stuffed giraffe, and he used to rub the tag on its belly to soothe himself. He wore that tag right out! Some … Read More
3 myths about being a new mom (that no one ever tells you)
Okay, new mamas, hands up if you read a few books about motherhood while you were pregnant. Or maybe, I don’t know, got a word of two of advice from friends who already have a couple of kids under their belt. Or maybe your mother-in-law. All of you? That’s what I thought. :) But until that baby is born, no … Read More
this is GONE at midnight tonight…
Just a quick note to let you know that this offer will be disappearing at midnight tonight, which means you have about 12 hours left if you’re ready to: learn a simple, tantrum-free way to get your child to try new foods eliminate mealtime battles with your toddler and restore sanity to the supper table stop your child from begging for sugary … Read More
humiliating mommy moment #492
Let me paint a pathetic little picture for you. (I’m guessing some of you will be able to relate…) It’s a sunny spring day in Vancouver, Canada, where I was living at the time. My son and I are at the toddler park. He’s about 2 ½ years old. The park is full of moms wearing brand-new Yoga outfits and … Read More
Watch Out for Sugar!
Lately my kids have found me pretty annoying. I recently watched the documentary Fed Up, which exposes the dangers of sugar and how it’s causing huge health issues, and when I learned how much sugar Americans are consuming on a daily basis (over twice the recommended amount), I cut back drastically on what I offer my kids. I have stopped … Read More
Why pull-ups are a money grab and delay the potty training process
Pull-ups are a billion-dollar industry, and for good reason. When they hit the market twenty years ago, parents were thrilled to have a product that helped their kids transition out of diapers without having to cope with piles of laundry from all the accidents. These days, parents continue to shell out between $30 to $100 a month for pull-ups. But … Read More
How to Get Your Baby To Sleep When Travelling
If you find your baby has difficulty taking naps when you are on the go, you will want to watch this week’s video chat. It has tips to help you get your baby to sleep when travelling. Also, if you’re looking for information on how to get your child sleeping 11 – 12 hours straight through the night – make sure to check … Read More
White noise to the rescue
There are countless things that can wake your child from a peaceful slumber, whether it’s a garbage truck going by, a car starting or your older child tearing down the hall singing the alphabet at the top of his lungs. Before you know it, baby is wide awake and you have to start the bedtime routine all over again. You … Read More
How Epsom Salt may help you (and your kids) sleep better
There’s nothing like a nice long soak in a hot bath after a busy, stressful day. Within minutes you can feel the tension easing out of stiff muscles and soon your eyes drift shut as your body relaxes. Nighttime baths are a must in many bedtime routines for both kids and adults, and for good reason. It only makes sense … Read More
How to Sleep Train a Baby with Reflux
Reflux can be very uncomfortable for a baby to experience. It can also affect sleep training. Today’s video chat is about how to sleep train your baby if he has reflux. Also, If you’re looking for a complete, step-by-step system designed to get your child sleeping 11+ hours through the night, you can click here to check out The Sleep Sense … Read More