Feed

Puddle jumpers are practically a toddler and preschooler uniform at the beach or pool and it’s easy to see why these flotation devices—which also go by names like life vest and swim aid and are similar to a pair of water wings but with a vest attaching the two padded arms—are so popular. They’re not as bulky as a lifejacket making them easy to put on and more comfortable for the kid. They’re also usually brightly coloured or covered in beloved animated characters which makes kids want to wear them. But, despite their popularity, puddle jumpers are actually really unsafe,...

Fewer moments are more precious than storytime with your toddler because little ones love being read to. Their eyes grow wide at colorful illustrations, and they feel proud when they commit a tale to memory. But at such a young, impressionable age, stories don’t only serve as entertainment; the best books for toddlers are also educational tools that can help your growing baby better understand the world around them. As a passionate bibliophile herself, this writer has contemplated which types of stories she’ll fill her future child’s bookshelves with someday. Classics like Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar, anything by...

Get the kiddos up and movin’ with an Amazon toy deal!  Groove on over to Amazon where you can snag this LeapFrog Learn and Groove Musical Mat for just $19 (regularly $29.99)! This musical play mat lets kids twist, dance, leap, laugh, and more – all while building their gross motor skills and learning rhythm and counting. Plus, the mat is over 4′ long providing plenty of space for two kiddos to play together. This is a fun toy for crawlers and toddlers! Check it out… This is a very fun interactive toy. My baby crawls on it as she can’t...

Amazon has the Learning Resources 1-2-3 Build It! Rocket-Train-Helicopter, Toddler Building Toy for only $12.49! (Reg. $25) This is a great price for this fun toy. I love these types of building sets that can be a few different things. Keep in mind, Amazon pricing can change at any time! Don’t wait to purchase this deal or it might be gone when you come back! This item will ship free for all Amazon Prime members. Or, regular members can score free shipping by adding $25 or more worth of eligible items to your cart. You can get a 1-week trial...

Do you think that there are certain childhood ages that are categorically more difficult to parent than others? This is not to say that we can’t still enjoy and celebrate each age, or that we don’t still absolutely adore our children with reckless abandon through the more difficult phases, but — #realtalk. Is this the case?! Over dinner a few weeks ago, friends of ours said: “They tell you to brace yourself for the terrible twos, but we weren’t prepared the difficulty of the threenager phase. Three was way more difficult for us than two.” This was the third or...