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02/04/15

One problem with kids using an iPad is they can easily switch from games to shows. I always look for great games which engage the kids enough, so they won’t switch over to passive viewing.

01/22/15

12 Ways Being a Toddler is Just Like Being Pregnant

Toddlers are like pregnant women in lots of ways. Doubtful? Think about the mood swings, the picky eating, the unreasonable demands, the EVERYTHING.

11/07/14

Conquering My Kids’ Cup Issues

Mazzy’s favorite cup is the bane of my existence. It’s leaky, it’s hard to screw on the top and it comes apart into four separate pieces…

10/29/14

10 Things You Should Know Before You Take Your Toddler Trick or Treating

If it’s your first time taking a toddler door-to-door begging for candy, here are ten things I learned when I took Mazzy for the first time.

10/10/14

Pumpkin and Apple Pie Charts

Before you take your kids to any family-friendly fall activities, you should properly prepare yourself. For instance, there are few things scarier than your toddler’s head disappearing into a corn field.

10/09/14

Ditching the Pacifier

“When are you going to get rid of the pacifier?” That’s the most frequent question I get asked about Harlow. The answer up until a few days ago was, “We’re working on it.”

10/07/14

Two Sisters Share a Watermelon Rind: Can You Handle the Cute?

Watch Mazzy and Harlow, sharing a watermelon rind, acting at their absolute cutest. We are talking PEAK CUTENESS LEVELS here. Proceed accordingly.

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10/03/14

22 Things I Want My Daughters to Know in 22 Years

Energy Star certified LED bulbs last for 22 years, which means Mazzy and Harlow will be in their twenties by the time I have to change them…

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10/01/14

30 Seriously Good Ideas for Exhausted Parents to Sneak in a Nap

For every parent who can’t find the space to sleep in their own bed at night, I’ve got some daytime solutions for you.

10/01/14

“The Book with No Pictures” is Mazzy’s New Favorite Book

Watch BJ Novak win over a group of kindergarten kids at a reading of his new picture-free book, plus enter to win a signed copy.

09/30/14

Apple Picking is More than a Bag of Apples

Why do I always forget that on a beautiful Saturday in September, I will be far from the only mother who thinks apple picking is the perfect fall family activity?

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09/26/14

35 More Members of the Picky Eaters Club

There were so many submissions, we might have to open several chapters. Like the “French Fries are a Vegetable” chapter and the “Cheese is Only Acceptable on Pizza” chapter…