Boston Babywearers and International Babywearing Week 2012 Boston Babywearers is a local non profit group whose mission is to teach parents and the community about the joys of babywearing. Babywearing is simply holding your child close to your body using a fabric carrier instead of your arms. Wearing provides a multitude of benefits for both baby and wearer. Babies receive constant comfort from ...
Communication is the Key to School Trip Security
Communication is the Key to School Trip Security Be it a short trip to a local landmark or event, or a longer trip further afield, school field trips are something children can and do look forward to all year. Parents, however, can dread such things, and more often than not it’s because they’re worried about their child’s safety. This is why communication on school trips is paramount and key to ...
Unique Halloween Costumes at Chasing Fireflies {review}
October is one of my favorite months of the year. The weather begins to cool a bit, the leaves start to change colors and drop from the trees, and at the end of the month children get to dress up costumes for Halloween. As The Boy gets older and is more active, I recognize how important it is to choose a durable, high-quality costume. One of my favorite resources is Chasing Fireflies, a company ...
Show off your handmade projects with this week’s Whip It Up Wednesday linky party!
Welcome to this week's edition of Whip It Up Wednesday! I really enjoy seeing all of your handmade projects - there is so much inspiration out there! Keep in mind that a handmade project is either homemade or made by hand - not something you've purchased. It includes recipes, paper crafts, sewing projects, decorating ideas, photography, furniture transformations and much, much more! This handmade ...
win a Moby Wrap in the Travelin with Baby Giveaway Hop (US only)
You could win a Moby Wrap in the Travelin with Baby Giveaway Hop! Welcome to the Travelin’ With Baby Giveaway Hop Event, hosted by So Easy Being Green and According to Jenny! This Event will run from October 10th - 24th with a Twitter Party Grand Finale on October 25th from 9-10 PM EST! In this Hop, each blogger has a great prize, worth at least $25, to make traveling with your baby easy ...
Preparing Your Child for a Move – Motherhood Mondays
For a toddler, routine is key to keeping their lives moving. Toddlers do not tell time, do not know the date, and are unable to keep track of day-to-day activities the same way that adults do. Toddlers use routine to determine what comes next. Routine and predictability make toddlers feel safe. Preparing Your Child for a Move If you've been following the blog for a while, you'll recall that we ...