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Learn how to make a busy box for toddlers. These boxes are easy to customize and perfect for keeping toddlers occupied at a restaurant, on a plane, while mom is nursing and more! *Originally published 7/2017. Updated 4/2023* Hi friends! One weekend when my oldest son was about 2, my parents took him out to lunch at a local restaurant and when they sat down, the waitress gave him a metal lunchbox. Inside was an assortment of toy cars and dinosaurs that proceeded to keep him occupied and in his seat for over an hour. If you have a two-year-old...

Tis sleep, tis sleep that I wish for. Oh, if only I had sleep. The mysterious toddler appears with a promise of wishes but with mischief in his eyes. “My dear Faust,” my toddler says. Somewhere Dora has stopped exploring. “I can grant your wish. But, it comes at a price.” A bargain is offered, and a bargain is accepted. My will is weak as my banking account. It falls into the negative but so does the number of hours my kid lets me sleep. Even on the weekends, I’m up before the red glow of sunrise. Sleep. I must...

Tree House Play World is the perfect introduction to pretend play for your toddler. It will open their imaginations as parents and caregivers rediscover the power of storytelling and conversation together. This stunning playset is made from 100% FSC certified wood, includes 30 high quality pieces, each that take their part in a wonderful story just waiting to be created. There’s a Tree House (of course!) complete with elevator (or swing!), a train and its track, table and chairs, ladder, and many friends to play. Each of these props allowed for infinite story possibilities and opportunities for children to develop...

  If being a dad was a corporate job, I probably wouldn’t have made it past my probation period. In fact, my new boss probably would have sent me packing on the first day, after the diaper-changing fiasco of Jan ‘22. That being said, mistakes are part of every dad’s journey. In hindsight, some are sillier than others. So as I reflect on my first year as a dad, here are 5 mistakes to avoid if you’re about to board or are already on the rollercoaster that is new fatherhood. 1. Trying to one-up your wife’s bad day Don’t do...

Preschool is looming in the not-so-distant future. Other parents are bragging about their toddler toilet training accomplishments. But is your toddler boy is ready to be potty trained? Let’s have a look at how to potty train a boy! If your son is still in diapers, going out to the store means lugging around diapers, wipes, and extra pairs of pants. Additionally, there doesn’t seem to be any interest in the toilet whatsoever. This is probably a very familiar scenario for parents of toddler boys who are itching to get them potty trained. Although some gentle pushing may be necessary,...