There’s nothing I love more than Big January Energy—the ritualistic buying of the new notebook, the cozy nights by the fire, the whispered, blank slate of snow hushing our regular walks. The crescendo of the holiday energy has peaked and here’s the comedown, where I go deep into Planning Mode for the rest of the … [Read more…]
One of the coolest things about babies is the jumps they do. I mean, one day it’s a blob that just came out of your body and then two weeks later they’ve doubled in size! My toddler grew 15 inches in his first year. I mean, WHAT?? And over that one-year period, they went from … [Read more…]
Screen time brings up a lot of Big Feelings for parents. We know screen time is objectively bad for kids under 5—the WHO recommends no screen time at all, and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends no screen time for children under 18 months, and then 1 hour max after that. But if you’ve got a … [Read more…]
When thinking about what makes a trip successful, most of us turn to planning. If only you could do enough research… book the best hotel… find the best places to eat… then everything would be perfect, right? I think this manual works when traveling with adults, but not with children. Take a Disney trip, for … [Read more…]
Traveling with a toddler can be a mountain in joy and mergers, with a time difference, routine changes and new environments often adding to chaos. This is why the best holidays for toddlers generally occur in all-inclusive family stations designed with little ones in mind. With accommodating staff, creative children’s clubs, fun activities and thoughtful … [Read more…]
Not all cruise ships adapted to families are aimed at toddlers. As a mother of two tiny volunteer humans looking for constant movements, exploration and independence, I am looking for special equipment – children’s clubs designed for centuries under the age of five at swimming pools and outdoor attractions that they can benefit safely. MSC … [Read more…]