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Photo: istock How many times in a row can you read the same children’s book without wanting to tear out your hair? I’m not sure, but I think I’m pretty close to answering that question. If you have a toddler, there’s a good chance you are, too. If you’re like …

Photo: iStockPhoto My toddler likes to pretend she’s a mermaid when she’s taking a bath. It’s adorable to watch her little body wriggle around in the tub and her long, dark hair fan out behind her in the water. It’s a lot less adorable when she drinks the water, like …

For many of us, our Christmas wishlist has changed significantly as we’ve gotten older. Instead of fun toys, clothes, or the newest pieces of technology, we are now looking at things we can use inside our homes. Things that we need but also things that we love. Long gone are …

Unlike in decades past, many families no longer live near their extended families. Many of us live thousands of miles apart because of careers or lifestyle choices making it difficult to decide what to do when it comes to the holiday season: should you stay home with your little family …

Photo: Stocksy United One of the most daunting moments in my four-plus years of parenting thus far was the first time I had to tackle bedtime alone, with both kids. I was lucky—my husband was almost always home before 7 pm to help with our three year old, while I …

Photo: istock Pomegranate seeds. They seemed like a good idea at the time. They were a new food that my toddler was trying. (Score!) They were nutritious. (Hello, vitamins B and C!) And even better, they were tiny enough not to be choking hazards. (My biggest worry!) My toddler was …

Rain or shine, snow or surf, no matter the season, Pediped has you covered when it comes to quality, versatile footwear for kids. This fall and winter season from dress shoes for Christmas Eve to boots and sneakers for those chilly days outdoors or on the playground, you are sure …

People, stop with the overly excessive holiday gifting, and No! My 6-year-old doesn’t need a cell phone. As we head into the Christmas season for some of us parents with extended family the dread begins. That dread is not the in-laws or the party plans, but rather it is the …

Photo: istock Man cannot live on bread alone…but toddlers are ready and willing to test that theory. Mine certainly is, though she’d also like to add Cheerios, Goldfish and cheese to the mix. The really frustrating part is that I tried to do everything right, and it seemed to be …

In our humble opinion, there’s nothing more fun to shop for than stocking stuffers, and it’s extra fun to surprise the man in your life. Little treats that he may not buy for himself, small items that make a big impact, silly gifts that make him laugh – no matter …