Parenting Toddlers

Here are 3 tips for running errands with a toddler. These tips have helped me have more successful shopping trips. I know they will help you too.

I'm ready for my kids to be long distance hikers. I realize they are still little (8, 6, and 4 years old) but I MISS hiking. Pre-kid and even when Rachel was little and would fit in a backpack, we would take a Saturday and do 8-13 mile hikes OVER mountain passes. It was glorious. Even better will be…

Enjoying the natural beauty of the world is something I do every single day. The more time I spend admiring nature, the more satisfaction and joy I get out of

There is a motivational quote that is constantly floating around social media, usually plastered over a picture of someone running, that say something like “There will come a time when I can no longer run. Today is not that day.” I often think of that quote and wonder to myself “will there ever come a time when I run out of things to say about running?” The answer might be yes, but luckily for this blog, today is not that day. As you may know, I do write for other outlets besides this…

It's scientifically proven that children need time to play outdoors, but what about 1000 hours outside? Is it even possible with five children?

ShareWhen I got pregnant with Alexa I told myself I was going to exercise regularly so I wouldn’t gain a lot of weight. If I recall correctly I went for one run at 9 weeks and did an ab workout…Read More→

ShareWhen I got pregnant with Alexa I told myself I was going to exercise regularly so I wouldn’t gain a lot of weight. If I recall correctly I went for one run at 9 weeks and did an ab workout…Read More→

Learn what to do when your child has a fever, including when they need to be seen by a doctor and home remedies you can use to reduce their fever at home.

Teething is a difficult time for parents, and even moreso for babies. Teeth can start to come in anywhere from 3 months of age to 12 months, and will continue doing so until around age 3. It's symptoms include excessive drooling, sensitive red gums, inconsolable crying, chewing, decreased appetite, rubbing of cheeks or

Is your breastfed baby constantly spitting up? Learn the 4 reasons why your breastfed baby is spitting up. I stopped this one thing and it totally helped.

Got a cold? If you have a stuffy nose, runny eyes, and other symptoms, you might think so. But it could also be due to allergies or even sinus infection, which you would treat differently than a cold. If you're not sure, pin this handy guide to your Pinterest page, for quick and easy reference.

Parents are sharing videos of them flushing out their babies' noses with salt water and experts are on board.

What causes fever in children, what are the types of fevers, when is it a concern, when should you treat a fever, and natural ways to reduce the fever.

The best tips and tricks for helping your sick toddler feel better. What you need to be aware of and what you can do to avoid going to the ER.