While I was pregnant, I dreamed of my son being one of the greatest minds in history. I wanted him to have every opportunity to cultivate any potential genius. I was a full-blown tiger mom.
A few days after he...
September is Hunger Action Month, and according to No Kid Hungry, 1 in 5 children in the U.S. struggles with hunger.
I can't imagine what it feels like to be hungry and not have the means to feed myself. Several years...
One of the most daunting aspects of parenting is acquiring a good education for your child. And in today's world, this often begins with preschool. Although starting your child this early is not required, many parents opt to go...
A new school year is upon us, and parents of toddlers and young children everywhere are visiting preschools, making decisions on where to attend, and putting their names on the best waiting lists.
Except me.
Don't get me wrong. I think...
This post is sponsored by The Little Gym. Although we did receive free services in exchange for a review, all thoughts and opinions are entirely our own.
As a mom, I love finding fun activities around town for kids,...
If you have lived through the hot summer days of South Carolina, then you either own a water table or have definitely heard about it! A water table allows your child all the fun of water play, with the...
Maybe that title seems strange to you. In this day and age, why would you not choose to send your child to preschool? After all, most children do attend at least one year, and there is a lot of information...
One of my favorite ways to spend time with my kids is to read books. Maybe it's because they let me cuddle and steal a kiss while we read without telling me to leave them alone. Maybe it's because...
When my daughter was born, I really struggled with breastfeeding. My milk didn't come in at first and then I just wasn't making enough milk for her to gain weight. We tried everything - oatmeal, power pumping, a supplemental...
Summertime is full of fun, sun, long afternoons ... and lots of free time. After awhile, the kids become antsy (and let's face it, so can mom). To help ward off summertime boredom, check out our "best of" ideas...
We have partnered with some of the Midland's top summer camps and programs to provide you with a list of activities your kids don't want to miss!
Hammond Summer Programs
Location: 854 Galway Lane | Columbia, SC | 29209
Dates: June 1...
Over the last few weeks, I had the pleasure of trying out a wonderful new product called Comfort Buddie. Comfort Buddie is a heating and cooling pad, specifically designed for infants and toddlers. Made from 100% pure cotton, Comfort...
My daughter, Lucie, can be the most adorable, loving, polite, and caring child I have ever met. Beware if you cross her, though -- you will face the wrath of an age that strikes fear into moms everywhere: threenager-dom!...
My Dearest Girl,
Tonight you cried for me to hold you as I tried to lay you in your bed to sleep. You don't often cry out at night anymore so I took the opportunity to hold you, rock you,...
In + Around Columbia
Let’s Hit the Trails :: Top 10 Kid-Friendly Hiking Spots Around...
The Midlands is home to a surprising number of family-friendly hiking trails. This fun, inexpensive, and educational hobby is a great way to wear...
