Are you wondering when it is time to transition your toddler into a toddler bed? Lately, my husband and I have been discussing if it is time to move our youngest into a toddler bed. He has been sleeping in his crib since he was about three months so is it time to move him to a toddler bed or not. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may make a small commission on purchases related to my link at no extra charge to you. With our oldest, it was a no brainer that we needed to move him into a bigger bed. We needed his crib for…

2-year-old sleep regression. Usually when parents talk about sleep regressions it is the ones that babies experience at infancy. By the time toddlers are two, they are used to some sort of a bedtime routine. But this is also the time where a sleep regression can be affecting their bedtime routine. If you are struggling with a bedtime routine for your little one check out this post to help with them falling asleep. What is a sleep regression? Sleep regression is common around 4 months, 8 months, 18 months, and 2 years. Basically, it is interrupting the baby’s regular sleep pattern. Each sleep regression may be caused by something different.…

The “new” school year. This year has been non-stop craziness. It has been a year of adjustments and struggles in our daily lives. This means there will also be adjustments for this upcoming school year and how classrooms will look and feel. The new guidelines may be difficult for parents but think about the children and teachers that will have to be facing these challenges on a daily basis. If they have to wear masks, they won’t be able to see their friend or teacher smile. If they have to sit 6 feet apart, they wont be able to talk with their friends. If they can’t share or touch items…

Best toddler pool essentials. Can we just talk about how happy I am that we are about halfway through this crazy year? It has been nice that it is summertime and we have been able to get out of the house and spend some time outside. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may make a small commission on purchases related to my link at no extra charge to you. When we think about summer, we think about pools, beach, and water. All those things are a fun way to spend a hot, summer day. But being a mom of two toddlers, those things are very scary. So,…

Dealing with toddler emotions. I want to warn you that this is not a post about helping your toddler deal with their fear of monsters. That post may come later on when we have to handle the fear of monsters, but we aren’t quite there yet. This is a post about toddlers who have meltdowns like monsters. I am sure you have heard the term “terrible twos” before. Basically, it means that when your cute little bundle of joy turns two, they become a terror. If you would like to read our experience with the terrible twos click here. And what do I mean by a terror? Well in a…

Make brushing teeth fun for toddlers. Getting toddlers to do something they do not want to do is always a struggle. So, when it comes to brushing their teeth it can sometimes be a fight. Let’s be real some adults avoid brushing their teeth. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may make a small commission on purchases related to my link at no extra charge to you. Experts say to introduce brushing as soon as the first tooth pokes through. The sooner your baby gets used to brushing teeth the easier it becomes. If you are looking for a good first toothbrush and toothpaste use this. They…

Signs toddler is ready to potty train. As parents, we may be ready to start potty training our toddler before our toddler is ready. Of course, it would be nice to not have to change 10 diapers a day and not have to buy 2 boxes of diapers a week. But if your toddler is not ready then you will not have a potty trained babe. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may make a small commission on purchases related to my link at no extra charge to you. Starting potty training before your toddler is ready could make for a frustrating experience. With our first, we…

4th of July Activities with Toddlers. Happy July! Wait? Where has the first half of the year gone? 2020 has been a complete rollercoaster ride with a ton of highs and lows. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may make a small commission on purchases related to my link at no extra charge to you. I can’t even believe that we are discussing July 4th plans. July 4th is such a great time for our country. A time to celebrate freedom with family and friends. Our July 4th plans are a little different now that we have kids. We need to make sure our plans are family-friendly.…

Are you looking for outdoor Activities for toddlers? Well look no further! Yay summer is here! Now is the time to get outside and get some fresh air and sunshine. If your kids are anything like my boys, they love the outdoors. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may make a small commission on purchases related to my link at no extra charge to you. My boys would spend their entire day outside if I would let them. So, here is a list of 20 outdoor activities for toddlers. 20 Outdoor Activities 1. Go for a walk As a family, we enjoy going for a walk around…

Toddler bedtime routine. Oliver is three and he has always been a great sleeper. Emmitt, who is one, on the other hand, has always been our little night owl. Ever since he was a baby he would wake up throughout the night and just want to play and have a good time. We had established a decent bedtime routine with Oliver so we kept the same routine. Keep in mind this is just our experience with our kids. I just want to share what has worked for us in hopes you might find something that works for you too. Bedtime Routine Experts say that toddlers should get 10-14 hours of…