Editorial

Snap To It

Five Reasons Why Snap-Closure Bibs Are the Way to Go

Allie Walld 8 months ago

Before having twins, I thought all drool bibs were one and the same. A bib's a bib's a bib. And, then, I became a twin mom and tackled the tremendous, teetering loads of laundry that come with having two tottering, teething babies at the same time, and I've come to realize, that just isn't true. I can now say with confidence—and warn other parents of multiples—that bibs with a snap...

Order Up!

Why We’re Flipping Over This Early Education Game

Allie Walld 8 months ago

Who doesn't love a good pancake? The only thing better than getting to eat a soft, fluffy flapjack is playing with your food. Pancake Pile-Up by Educational Insights lets your toddlers do just that (without any of the mess), while teaching them fundamentals for early education. This game is stacked with tons of fun things for your toddlers, and the bottom of the game box doubles as...

Plan for the Plane

Tips for Traveling with Toddlers & Prescription Medicine

Allie Walld 8 months ago

Air travel is anxiety-inducing enough on its own. There are crowds of people, long lines at security checkpoints, and plenty of people who are worried they're somehow going to inadvertently break a rule. The last thing you want to do is throw extra steps into the process. But, sometimes, you don't have a choice. We had our first big trip with our toddlers planned. We were very...

Squeaky Clean

Teach Your Toddlers to Brush Up on Oral Health

Allie Walld 8 months ago

February is Children's Dental Health Month. While dental health is important all year-round, this month aims to promote healthy oral hygiene habits, so your little ones can learn to clean their teeth properly and brush off the threat of tooth decay and gum disease. When should my children first go to the dentist? If your toddlers haven't been to see the dentist yet, now's the time...

Mealtime Made Easy

Get Your Toddlers to Eat No Matter What’s on the Menu

Allie Walld 8 months ago

Whether it's at the office or from within your home, after a long day of work, the last thing you want to do is endure a long, drawn-out mealtime with your toddlers, who suddenly refuse to eat a single thing. It's also not an ideal way to start the day, battling during breakfast to see whose will fades faster. It doesn't matter that you've made these meals with love. It doesn't...

Ice Ice Baby

Tired of Frozen Wipes? This Simple Trick Will Save You

Allie Walld 8 months ago

If you live somewhere where the temperatures stay above freezing all year-round, you've likely never encountered this unique problem. The one where you're cruising down the highway with your twins in tow, keeping an eye on them in your rearview mirror. They're smiling and having fun while you rock out to Raffi. And, then, you see the grimacing face in your rearview that tells you it'...

Fed is Best

What is a Feeding Tube & Why Does My Baby Need It?

Allie Walld 9 months ago

If your babies were born prematurely, chances are good they'll need to spend some time in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). As a parent, it can be difficult to walk into the NICU, make your way to your newborns' cribs, and see there are various wires connected to them to monitor their vital stats. Among the accoutrements that weren't adhered to your babies mere moments ago when...

Listen Up

Essential Audiobooks Every Parent Should Check Out

Allie Walld 9 months ago

As a parent, you have probably told yourself tons of times that you're going to read more on a certain subject or take the time to look something up when you get a few spare minutes later this week. And as a busy parent to multiple children who's running all over town to daycare drop-off, after-school pick-up, or a handful of extracurricular activities throughout the week, you probably...

Take It To Heart

Spread the Love AND the Knowledge During Women's Heart Week 2025

Allie Walld 9 months ago

The first week of February is Women's Heart Week. While it's important to take good care of yourself—and your heart!—all year long, the first week of February is aimed at raising awareness of heart disease in women, promoting healthy lifestyles, and teaching people about the symptoms and prevention of heart disease. Heart disease can affect women of all ages. As the most common health...

A Breath of Fresh Air

Need to Vent? Try the Anti-Social App for Parents!

Allie Walld 9 months ago

Parenting is hard. At times, it can be overwhelming. Raising a little human who needs to learn absolutely everything comes with its own set of challenges and frustrations. And if you're blessed with twins or higher-order multiples, those challenges are compounded by the mere fact that there are two or more little humans who need your full attention at all times and you're only one...