How to Teach Your Child How to Ride a Pedal Bike
A few weeks ago, we took the day to teach our 4 year old how to ride a 2-wheeled bike. We crammed as much practice into one day to: Save our sanity, and backs (being hunched over while your wild…
Traveling to Kauai with Kids
We have now traveled to every Hawaiian Island with kids! Many people have asked us what our favorite island is for family vacations and I can’t give an answer because each island is so breathtaking and different in so…
Quiet Time
If your child has dropped their nap, or is about to drop their nap, you might know the sinking panic that sets in once you realize your afternoon schedule is going to be very different. What if she becomes cranky…
Sensory Tools We Love
Every child has a unique sensory profile, even us as adults do! This means that each of us have sensory inputs we need to feel regulated or sensory sensitivities that we try and avoid. Many children have a mixed sensory…
Travel Tips WITH Kids
The most intimidating part of traveling with young kids is anticipating the unknown. How will we carry all of our luggage? Will they sleep in a pack and play in a hotel? Will they cry on the airplane? Will they…
Bunk Bed Transition
Keep reading because this story doesn’t end as you would think! When we found out we were pregnant with our third baby, our boys were 3 years old and 5.5 years old. Immediately we started thinking of where we would…
Our Staycation at The Independence Hotel in Oregon
Matthew and I were generously gifted two luxurious nights at The Independence Hotel in Independence, Oregon! If you enjoy wine tasting, hiking, kayaking, biking, or eating your way through vacations, this place is for you! We are so thankful to…
Life is too Short…Wear Amazing Pajamas!
Photo of the pajamas I received from Cozy Earth! I shared in my stories all about my new obsession: Cozy Earth Pajamas! They are the softest pajamas you will find. The fabric feels like clouds! I love that the shorts…
This shop has been compensated by Inmar Intelligence and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #Inmarideasthatmatter Books transport you to different worlds. Books allow you to try on different roles, walk in other’s shoes, and dream big. Dolly Parton, founder of The Imagination Library, believes that every young child, regardless of their families income, should have access to books. The Imagination Library mails free, age appropriate, high quality books to families around the world monthly.
As a former early childhood teacher in a title one school, I was introduced to The Imagination Library when one of my students brought one of the books he received to school for show and tell. He told our class…
Beginning Potty Training
Let’s talk about how to prep for potty training and the first few days of the often dreaded potty training! As you guys know, a few weeks ago Jackson was starting to show ALL of the developmental signs he was…
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