Category: Weekend Wisdom

On Getting Involved at School…

Mommy to a 2nd grader and a Kindergartner says: Have a teacher that allows parent volunteers. You want someone who isn’t afraid of a drop by check in. A helpful parent is appreciated by teachers …

On Taking Breastfeeding Advice…

2nd time mommy to 7 month old girl says: The first one had a difficult time latching and, turns out, has a high palette, which made breastfeeding much more difficult. I also shouldn’t have listened …

On Preparing for the First Day…

Mommy to a 2nd grader and a Kindergartner says: We went to every before school orientation and met the friends and parents we would share the year with and planned play dates before school started …

On Taking Baby to Events…

Mommy to 3 and Grandmommy to 4 says: The hardest part was overstimulation of the baby, so I’d be sure to take them to a quiet place during parties, etc. Have your own parenting wisdom …

On Taking Baby Places…

First time mommy to 2 month old boy says: It’s not really that hard to take baby places just takes a little more time and you need a few extra items (diaper bag essentials) if …

On Favorite Toys…

First time mommy to 1 year old boy says: Anything, mostly real life items. Pots, pans, broom.  Have your own parenting wisdom to share?  Complete my quick “Life with a Baby Questionnaire”  and/or “Starting School Questionnaire” …

On Teaching Baby to Sleep…

2nd time Mommy to 7 month old girl says: They are both on nap and sleep schedules for my sanity and theirs. I would tell new parents that once the newborn honeymoon is over (you …