Category: Baby Business

First Night in a New Bed

We are no strangers to parenting babies and toddlers and all the responsibilities that come with it and We have gone through most baby and toddler “firsts” at least twice. But we hit a first this …

Boys Will Be Boys

Nature vs. Nurture is an ancient and long-standing debate.  And despite my years working with young children and seeing the differences between boys and girls, two years ago I’m not sure I would have taken …

Breastfeeding While Pregnant

A few weeks ago the kids and I had a play date with Honeybun’s best friend from kindergarten and her little brother who is Sugarplum’s age. The visit started as usual, the bigger four excitedly …

10 Books to Read with Your Baby

I started reading to Honeybun when she was in my belly.  I would read the books I bought for her as I found them and sing her songs.  When she was born she became infatuated …

Kids and Birth?

I got into hot topic conversation on Facebook this week.  It started as me truthfully answering a friends curiosity question.  And while I would usually leave it at that, or offer clarity/details if neccessary, I …

March Math Madness

Math seems to be the hot topic in education lately, and more specifically how it is taught using the “new” methods of Common Core (which is actually a big misunderstanding, more on that here). It’s …

What to Pack: Ages and Stages

I used to love packing for trips, picking out what to pack, making cute little outfits for the girls, fitting everything into as few suitcases as possible (a talent I pride myself on).  I would …

Don’t Screw with my Nap Time!

By far, my favorite part of the day is nap time.  Not because I don’t enjoy being with my children but because it is the only quiet, alone time I get in life.  Ever. And …