Category: Babies
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Bug Bites and Kids: Mosquitoes
This is the second post in my series on bug bites & your little ones. You can find the first post, on ticks and tick bites, here. We were up North at the cottage this past weekend and boy oh boy, did I not miss mosquitoes. They are out in full force in Northern Ontario…
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Daycare Outbreaks: Fifth Disease
Inspired by a friend’s recent experience with this type of outbreak.. let’s cover Fifths Disease! You can see other posts in the daycare outbreaks series here. Disclaimer: this is not medical advice. This blog is for information only. Please seek medical advice from your trusted healthcare provider. Pause. What are diseases 1 through 4? I…
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Bug Bites and Kids: Ticks and Tick Bites
We all get excited when the warmer weather comes around because we can get outside with our little ones.. but with warmer weather comes more creepy crawlers. And options can be somewhat limited for little ones when it comes to safety and effectiveness. Lets take a look at how you can deal with bugs safely…
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The Potty Training Journey: Words of Wisdom and What I Wish I Knew Before We Started
One whole month without a post and I apologize – Masters course work was keeping me busy at the end of the semester. But now that it’s over… I can finally complete this post about our potty training journey! This post is going to be split into three sections: preparation, attempt(s), and a short review…
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Addressing Fears Around Vaccinations: Myths and Evidence
Babies receive a number of vaccinations in their first year of life, and this can be stressful for parents. Understandably so! Who really enjoys receiving a vaccine? Like, really? We can enjoy the benefits but not enjoy the process and it’s also totally normal to have other concerns as well. Some things we as parents…
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Managing Pink Eye in Children (Conjunctivitis)
Red eyes = pink eye? Maybe, but there are also other causes of eye redness and even eye goop (discharge)! Lets take a look at pinkeye, also known as conjunctivitis, which is definitely common in daycare, school and beyond. And yes – adults can get it too. Disclaimer: this is not medical advice nor should…
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Daycare Outbreaks: Roseola
I’ve written before about Hand Foot and Mouth (actually more than once), which is a common often daycare-related illness, but have you heard of Roseola? Many haven’t, but it’s another common and thankfully very mild one your little might pick up. Let’s learn a bit more about it, its management and more. Psst – if…
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One Year of James: Blue Birthday & His Year in Review
What a year it has been! Everyone says it goes by fast and it does, but at the same time it also felt slow at times which I truly have tried to appreciate. I can’t believe my baby is one and now considered a toddler! He will always be my baby boy though. I wanted…
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Tips for Transitioning Baby to Their Own Room + Shared Room! {James’ 10 + 11 Month Update}
I’m running behind, again so I figured I just put these two posts together instead of trying to produce a rushed one for ten months. We’ve had a busy little bit, but our biggest change or milestone has been James’ move to his “own” room – which is a shared room with Maggie. I waited…
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Things That My 9 Month Old Does That *Just Make Sense* (An Unintended Lesson in Baby Proofing // 9 Months of James Update A Little Late)
Have you seen the trend on Reels/TikTok where it’s like that Italian music overlaid over “things that just make sense” for certain situations? I’ve been thinking about that a lot as James hit this 9 month milestone – because he is SO busy and he does so many things that are simultaneously hilarious, sometimes dangerous…
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