Two Year Olds
From 24-36 Months
The Ultimate Mindful Experiences Gift Guide
- Every year I get an email from my sister at the beginning of December (or sometimes in November) asking for our Christmas Lists.And almost every year my shoulders sink a little as I start to stress about what to put on the list.We have been working on minimizing the shit stuff in our hom [...]
What No One Told You About Supporting Your Child's Development w/ Dr. Lindsay Mumma
- When I was pregnant, we bought a baby swing and rock n play to use with our itty bitty. We had planned to wear our son often when out and about, and use the swing and rock n play conservatively, but I didn't exactly know how important those decisions were to the future health and wellbeing of m [...]
A Quick & Easy Green Juice Recipe Your Kids Will Love!
- We often go to brunch at the same restaurant on Sundays. They have wonderful farm to table food and amazing fresh juices I love to get. My son always wants to have some as well, and usually tries to finish mine off when I'm not looking.One day I asked the waitress about their juices. I wa [...]
How to Help Your Toddler Through Their Frustration
- I received a question from a parent who was struggling with how to help her 2 year old daughter through her frustration. She realized she was being either too abrupt in helping her, or too lenient, and wanted a middle-ground approach.I love this question because it is so common for many par [...]
7 Tips for Getting Your Toddler in their Car Seat without a Struggle
- If you want to know how to get your toddler in the car seat without tears, this is for you!You know exactly what I’m talking about. There's this magical time when your sweet little infant starts to become mobile and all of a sudden, they have no interest in being stationary. EVER! There's [...]
15 Activities To Do With Your Children When You're Stuck Inside
- After hearing from so many parents who were at home with their children this winter and not sure how to pass the time, I decided to put together a list of indoor activities.As the Norwegian saying goes, "There is no bad weather, only bad gear." While I love this way of looking at things, th [...]
10 Ways Gifting Experiences Benefits Your Children & Relationships
- In mindful parenting circles I often hear parents talking about gift giving. They want to know how to encourage grandparents or other well meaning family members or friends to purchase more sustainable gifts, less gifts, or no gifts at all.Why?Well, it's frustrating for parents who are [...]
3 Mindful Children's Book Series Your Whole Family Will Love
- Every other week, I take my son to the library to pick out new books. This has become one of our favorite activities.We scan the shelves for books about things he's interested in, while I always grab a couple books that introduce him to history or cultures he's not always surrounded by. [...]
8 Steps for Setting Gentle Boundaries With Your Children
- Gentle boundaries are an important element in forming trust with our children. Trust and respect grow when we hold our boundaries and respect other’s boundaries.This is why consistency is talked about so much in child development. Consistency builds trust and security, and boundaries are o [...]
How to Decide Which Gentle Boundaries to Make With Your Children
- Years ago, I used to think being a good caregiver or parent basically meant you were good at getting children to do what you wanted them to do. And in that definition, I was a "good" caregiver. I was often praised for my ability to manipulate children into doing what I (or their parents) wante [...]
Toddler Approved Arugula Salad
- This is a favorite dish at our house. It is incredibly easy to make, uses very simple ingredients, and is something you can whip together in literally a minute or two. My son loves his arugula salad and will choose it over other veggies often.This salad is a very quick and easy recipe perf [...]
7 Everyday Items You Can Reuse to Encourage Creativity and Connection
- Every time I go to recycle something I could use as a toy or activity, I feel a tinge of guilt. You see, there are so many things going into our recycling bins every week which could actually be awesome materials for learning, and would help our environment at the same time.To send them to [...]
