First ‘waffle’ never turns out right
A woman told me recently that kids are like waffles in that the first one never turns out right. I
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Baby Lessons
Meeting toddler language milestones
My son’s first — and for a long time only — word was “dog.” But he usually forgets to pronounce
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Healthy toddler snacks: My latest obsession
There came a point recently when I realized I could no longer just feed my kid bits from my plate.
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Pros and cons of living far away from family
I am recovering from a nine-day vacation to visit family in Alabama. “Vacation” is a misnomer here. I slept poorly
Read moreBabysitter hired and we get a night out
Thank you, Babysitter, for giving us a night out! Last weekend marked a critical milestone in my journey as parent:
Read moreFinding the right babysitter is not so easy
We are 14 months into parenthood and still don’t have a babysitter. How is this possible? We’ve managed to get
Read moreManaging iPad screen time with a toddler
I finally broke down and bought an iPad. I figured I could read magazines more easily in bed, take it
Read moreLearning to discipline a 1-year-old
My son thinks the word “no” is hysterical. No matter our firm tone and serious-parent glare. He just giggles and
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Saying goodbye to first teachers
I had to say goodbye to one of my son’s teachers last week and I had no idea it would
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Warning! Pacifiers, sippy cups and bottles are dangerous
Apparently my kid’s pacifier, bottle and sippy cup are all hidden hazards, and I am personally putting my son in
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