development & education

As a new mom (or a soon-to-be-mom!), you may have noticed that your little one didn’t have eyebrows when they were born. And maybe they still don’t have eyebrows! And then you might be wondering: “Do babies have eyebrows?!”  Don’t worry – this is totally normal! Most newborns don’t develop visible eyebrows until they are…

Hi there, new mama! Welcoming a new baby into the family is an exciting time. There are so many things going on in your mind right now, such as newborn sleep and how to warm bottles on the go. But the mom tribe is here to help you! While you were shopping for baby or…

There’s no doubt that pacifiers are a life-saver for many parents. Babies need comforting items and objects to help them feel secure and happy. And when it comes to soothing babies, pacifiers seem to be the go-to items. But what if you don’t want to use one? Or what if your baby doesn’t like pacifiers?…

Baby eyelashes. Is there anything better than to look down on your sleeping baby and gaze lovingly at those long eyelashes? Sweeping their cheeks as they dream peacefully? And is there any mom that isn’t jealous of their baby’s eyelashes? Especially as most of us are going through postpartum hair loss? But when do babies…

You are playing with your baby or toddler on the floor and suddenly, they bend over and look at you through their legs. They giggle and laugh and do it again! What could this possibly mean?! First, you are so impressed with their flexibility. Because let’s be real: when was the last time you could…

What do you do when toys you’ve spent hard-earned dollars on seem to be reduced to room clutter? The toy industry generated 90.7 billion dollars in revenue globally in 2019. Various sources estimate parent spending on toys per child to be between $200 and $400. This can add up fast! Your child has a countless…

Oh, the toddler stage. The toddler stage is so full of learning and imagination and pretend play takes center stage. Anything can be turned into a toy. Even something as simple as a cardboard box! Yes, we’ve had to fight our toddler over recycling cardboard boxes on trash days on many occasions. 😆 While there…

Raise your hand if your little one is always attached to you when you’re cooking. 🙋‍♀️ Toddlers are curious by nature and they always look to see the magic that happens in the kitchen. I know my toddlers love to see me cooking or baking or even washing the dishes. 😊 They look forward to…

Have you noticed all of these stand-up bikes that are popping up in your neighborhood? What are these things and why are they suddenly so popular? They are balance bikes! And if you’re still scratching your head about what these are, keep reading. This blog post will go over what a balance bike is, how…

Ahh that sweet newborn phase, am I right? First, congratulations on your new baby! This is such a memorable time in your life. Get ready for all the good things, like cuddling and baby coos. But also be prepared for the mysterious and strange world of newborn sleep. There will be nights where it seems…