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From One To Two Babies

The company Hatch says, “We’re all about the mamas of the world.” Hatch creates elevated pieces of clothing for the modern mama. They also started a more affordable line of clothing, The Nines by Hatch (yay!) at Target. What I love about Hatch is the community they’ve created to support early parenthood. Do you haveContinue reading “From One To Two Babies”

The Words We Speak

What words do you speak to yourself daily? Are they full of love? Do you speak to yourself like you are your own best friend? Or are you judgmental and harsh? In parent workshops, I teach about the S.L.O. method and how it can support your parenting journey during toddlerhood and beyond. See. Learn. Own.Continue reading “The Words We Speak”

What Parents Can Learn from Bunnies about Speaking with Toddlers!

We got rabbits! We adopted two rabbits in March. My partner and I have both had brief experiences owning rabbits in childhood, but had no idea what being a parent to a bunny would be like. So we started reading everything we could to learn more about rabbit behavior, rabbit food, how to make rabbitsContinue reading “What Parents Can Learn from Bunnies about Speaking with Toddlers!”

Reproductive Empowerment

Everyone’s journey to parenthood looks different. If you choose to start a family, the road for many is not as easy as it looks. I have been getting a surprising amount of inquiries from parents, parents-to-be, and educators recently about if I had connections to any fertility clinics. I didn’t. I wanted to learn moreContinue reading “Reproductive Empowerment”

The Question that Changed me as a Teacher

If you’ve known me for a while, you have probably heard this story already… ok, maybe you’ve heard it a lot. Nearly ten years after I started teaching, I started to listen differently in the classroom. Maybe I had been learning to listen differently throughout the ten years. What I started to hear made meContinue reading “The Question that Changed me as a Teacher”

With Gratitude

**I intended to send this out yesterday. When the violence at the Capitol unfolded, I decided to pause, reflect, and pray. I learned once again, that we can hold both suffering and joy at the same time. It strengthened the belief I have that you – educators, parents, leaders, and anyone caring for young childrenContinue reading “With Gratitude”

Honest History

It is never too early to start teaching your toddler about history and things that matter. As caregivers and early childhood educators, it is important to continually reflect on how and what it is that we are learning and teaching. Whose story is being told? Whose voice is not being heard? Who is being representedContinue reading “Honest History”

Taking it S.L.O. during the Holiday Season

How many of you have ever felt like you lost it? Not handled a tantrum correctly? Gotten angry at your significant other? Been hard on yourself? Sometimes as adults, just like toddlers, we have all the feelings and don’t know how to express them. I like to remind parents of this around the holidays. TheContinue reading “Taking it S.L.O. during the Holiday Season”

Being a Contributor

Children as young as toddlers can contribute to a family. Even babies can be recognized for contributing to a family. (More on this later!) Research shows that toddlers 14-24 months want to help others and are happy when asked to assist in daily routines such as cooking and cleaning. When you allow your little onesContinue reading “Being a Contributor”

Meeting Ourselves In This Moment

Dear Parents, The first years of parenthood are full of joy, magic, and wonder. Let’s be real. They are also full of sleepless nights, uncertainty, stress, and overwhelm. The transition into parenthood, or parenting again, can be exhausting. And this year is different. This year, there is a global pandemic. You are likely socially distancedContinue reading “Meeting Ourselves In This Moment”