Adding a newborn to the family when you have a toddler can be both marvelous and overwhelming. I remember sitting in awe of how sweet my almost two year old could be with his new brother, excited for the relationship they would share. At the same time, however, I was shocked at how big my toddler [...]Continue Reading
Babies
Zero to Two: the book of play – big ebook of things to do with babies and toddlers!
Introducing Zero to Two: the book of play ! As a mom, I love finding simple and fun things to do with babies and toddlers, but don't always love the amount of time it takes to search for ideas. I am happy to announce that I have collaborated with my favorite kid activity bloggers to create Zero [...]Continue Reading
22 Simple Joys Not to Miss With Your Baby
This is a list of simple ways to connect and interact with your baby. These are not situations that you need to spend a good deal of time setting up and planning for - just ways to enjoy the opportunities that come naturally during your day for playing with your baby. So much of the love your [...]Continue Reading
Coordinating the baby’s nap schedule with older siblings – Community Q&A
Can you help?! Some questions that are better answered by the collective wisdom of the Creative With Kids community rather than just me. Share what you know in the comments! How do you keep a baby's nap schedule when you've got multiple kids? Does anyone have any advice about coordinating [...]Continue Reading
Playtime Activities for Babies and Older Siblings
Readers frequently write me wondering how they can still connect with their older child once they have a new baby. Today we welcome Rachael to talk about the solutions she's found for including the baby in big sister's activities. ~Alissa I have two girls. My oldest is 2 ½. Right around the [...]Continue Reading
Avoid the Witching Hour – What to Do in The Afternoons and Evenings
The Witching Hour...or hours... We get to the end of the day and we're all tired. We're done and the day isn't. The witching hours are here. As one reader put it, "I have constant guilt about not doing enough with them after school. All I seem to do is make dinner. Balancing cooking good food [...]Continue Reading
