I remember going to the pediatrician when our daughter was just three or four months old and being told that we needed to begin baby-proofing our house. As a first-time parent, I remember thinking that our doctor was crazy. J wasn't crawling yet, much less walking. What was the rush? Our ...
The Best Way to Child-Proof Kitchen Cabinets
3 Things I Wish I Had Done Differently Once My Baby Was Born
A couple of months ago, I wrote an article called, "Three Things I Wish I Had Done Differently While Pregnant." The post really took off on Pinterest. At least, for me, it really took off. So I thought I would write another post, this time about things I wish I had done differently right after my ...
Coordinating Your Child’s Schedule With Your Spouse
My husband and I are both extremely busy. Extremely. He is finishing up his dissertation for his Ph.D. He works part-time, teaches at a local college, owns his own publishing company, is a competitive triathlete and Masters swimmer, AND is a super hands-on dad. I work full-time, run this blog, ...
Infant Bed-Sharing Can Improve Your Love Life
First things first, if you are hoping that this will be some racy, graphic blog post, you're out of luck. This post will be PG-13. At best. I have close friends and family that read this blog, and I don't want their brains to combust. Or for them to never be able to look at me the same way again. ...
How to Go On A Road Trip With A Baby
We have traveled a lot with our daughter. In hindsight, it was probably way more than we ever should have. But the benefit is that we are now experts at baby travel, whether it be by land or by sea. So here are our four tips for traveling in a car with a baby: Have an adult ride in the ...