My son did wonderful in the car seat the first 8 months. He would sit back and just quietly stare out at the world through the rear window. Then something changed….he suddenly HATED the car seat. Getting him strapped down was like trying to give a cat a bath. He would stiffen his whole body …

Infant Self help skills for babies 0-6 months include those needed for your little one to someday become independent in their daily routines and activities.  It may be hard to picture your baby feeding themselves, but they are already working on the skills to become independent in those routines. In this post we will go over …

Rainy days can seem a bit long when you are trapped inside all day with a busy toddler.  It is a good idea to have some rainy day kid activities planned so that you can both enjoy the day.  Here are some simple ways to have fun until the sun comes back out. (This post contains …

My little angel has been having a rough week and a slew of temper tantrums has hit our house.  Toddlers are tricky because just when you think you have figured them out…something changes. How to Stay Calm During Toddler Tantrums (This post contains affiliate links.  To read our full disclosure policy click here.) So what …

Having to split your time between a baby and a toddler is no easy task. Often times they seem to both need you at the exact same moments. Big changes like this can also increase unwanted behaviors from your toddler such as frequent temper tantrums. Here are some simple ways to help older siblings cope …