Is your toddler ready to roll? Burning energy through physical activity and outdoor play is the perfect way to wear toddlers out, while learning balance and physical endurance. Plus, what could be more fun than riding a bike? (We’ll wait.) From balance bikes to toddler tricycles and pedal bicycles, there are plenty of options to […]
At around 6 months old, you should start introducing solid foods to your baby. Up to this point, babies survive just fine on breastmilk or formula as a source of iron. And also because they use iron stored in their body from being in the womb. But as babies grow, their iron storage gets depleted […]
Here’s the truth about motherhood that many people don’t talk about: there’s really NO way to fully prepare for it. Sure, you can read books, ask your friends, have the baby shower and attend any and all birth-related classes, but it still won’t be enough. Everyone has some idea of what motherhood entails because you’ve […]
Does this spark joy? By now, you may be familiar with the organization trend currently sweeping the nation. It’s the KonMari Method by Marie Kondo and safe to say people are obsessed with this idea. If you’ve never heard of Marie and her best-selling book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, here’s the gist: declutter […]
As a new mom, you’ll take all the help you can get. There’s already so much to learn when it comes to taking care of a newborn (and we’re not even talking about the mamas who have two under two!). So if there’s a way to make the first six months (and beyond) a little […]
Newsflash that is not really “news” to parents who just had a baby: raising children is expensive! And while there are certainly a lot of items you need for an infant, your new little bundle doesn’t have to cost a bundle. Experts say that kids don’t need to be as expensive as you think they […]
Raising kids is a full-time job, and as a mom you experience the full spectrum of emotions, including happiness, joy, anger, sadness, frustration, overwhelm, etc. A new study came out highlighting the connection between stay-at-home moms and depression. It seems the mental challenges can be exacerbated by isolation and the underestimated amount of what changes […]
Now that we’re safely through the holidays and into a new year, you know what that means? It’s time to plan your child’s birthday party. Whenever your Bitsy celebrates a birthday this year, you want to have the best birthday party theme everyone will love. Think games, decor, food along with all the bells and […]
All those in favor of having an owner’s manual for babies, raise your hand. Since pretty much every new mom has thought this at least once, we thought it would be helpful to share tips, secrets and baby care hacks to elevate you to pro status in no time at all. If you’re looking for […]
Plan a fun crafternoon with your little one and make these 5 DIY Valentine’s Day card ideas that kids will love! Surprise the class with these sweet Valentines packed with rubber duckies, hair ties, race cars and squeeze pouches! The printable templates make these cards easy to DIY. Plus, each card has only five steps […]
First comes love. Then comes marriage. But before the baby comes in a baby carriage, your furbaby is used to ruling the roost. Many couples fear the dynamic change when your furbaby is no longer the center of attention. In fact, it’s routinely listed as a top concern for couples trying to conceive. As a […]
Here’s one secret about delivering a baby that people don’t mention: right after childbirth, you’ll still look about 6 months pregnant. Finding postpartum clothing that works can be challenging, and you may feel as though you’re in limbo on what to wear. Things you wore pre-baby may not fit right, or may not fit as […]