Shayne Rodriguez Thompson
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New Jersey, United States
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5 Things that got a lot more difficult once I had 2 kids
I knew adding a second child wasn’t going to be easy. I mean, everyone says going from one to two feels like going from one to 20. They aren’t lying — caring for two little people is not an easy job, though it is often a lot of fun. → Read More
3 Cute & tasty Valentine’s Day treats for your toddler
Valentine’s Day is just a few days away, and I want to make it special for my children, but I’m totally not into offering them tons of sugary treats. For us, Valentine’s Day has always been a low-key holiday during which we focus on showing our love and appreciation for each other. → Read More
How to do deal when you #momfail
I have had two fairly significant #momfail incidents in the past three days. I felt pretty rotten about them because I should have known better, but then I got to thinking — I need to not be so hard on myself. → Read More
Tips & tricks for traveling with toddlers
My husband and I have traveled quite a bit with our children — especially our oldest, who at four, has been to Europe, the Caribbean and nearly as many states as I have. We love traveling as a family. → Read More
Surviving a stomach virus with small kids
Is it just me or does it seem like stomach viruses have been much more rampant of late? I personally, had not had a stomach virus since childhood until just this past year, and my four-year-old son had never had one. → Read More
The secret to turning your baby into a good sleeper
Sleep is such an ever-changing thing throughout the infant and toddler years, so I would typically be hesitant to position myself as an authority on this, but I’ve done it successfully twice now, and I’m confident I have one pretty solid bit of advice to offer parents in the throws of sleep hell. → Read More
How we ditched baby food & bottles for good
At 13 months old, my daughter is completely off of bottles and pureed baby food. At first, I would have said I’m not quite sure how it happened, but now that I’ve had some time to think about it, I’m certain there were little things we did along the way that helped make weaning a cinch. → Read More
7 Ways to avoid spoiling your kids this Christmas
I want my children to have a fantastic Christmas — I really do. But I want it to be because of the experience, the togetherness and the giving, not the receiving. → Read More
I told my son Santa isn’t real & I don’t feel bad about it
I might get slammed for this, but I told my four-year-old that Santa isn’t real. He didn’t ask me. He didn’t give me any reason to, I just told him. The whole Santa is a real guy thing just wasn’t sitting well with me. → Read More
6 Apps new moms should download NOW
There’s no denying that being a new mom is tough, but these days we do have the advantage of useful technology to help us figure things out. Now, I’m not saying you should rely on apps and websites to direct your parenting at all times, but they can be a useful tool in helping figure out the ever-ch… → Read More
5 Toys that will grow with your baby
Having a four-year-old and a one-year-old has given me an interesting perspective on what sorts of toys kids actually like to play with, and which they tend to discard or grow out of quickly. → Read More
4 Easy snacks to get mom through a long day
Food has always been a priority for me. I know some people forget to eat, blah, blah, blah. But that seems absolutely impossible to me. Even as an elementary schooler and during my high school years, I had to eat just about every three hours or risk coming down with a case of the hangries. → Read More
4 Simple Thanksgiving crafts for toddlers
You can get your toddler in the Thanksgiving spirit by helping him create a few fun, themed crafts to learn about and celebrate Turkey Day. Craft time engages your little one in many ways. → Read More
Weaning my 1-year-old is causing lots of tears & not the baby’s
I never imagined that I would breastfeed. I had never known anyone who did and I knew nothing about it. Mostly, I thought it was kind of gross. But, as I got older (and much more mature) and began to seriously think about having kids, my opinion changed. → Read More
4 Things you should know about trick-or-treating with a baby or toddler
Halloween is just days away and right along with all the fun and festivities, comes the task of enjoying the celebrations without having to deal with an overtired and sugared up baby. One of the most fun parts of being a parent is getting to see your favorite holidays through your child’s eyes. → Read More
4 Easy last-minute Halloween costumes for babies
Halloween is less than two weeks away and if you’re like me and balk at the idea of shelling out $40 for a store-bought costume for a baby who won’t even remember her first Halloween, you may find yourself frantically trying to figure out a last-minute get up for your little one. → Read More
The BABIES Act: Daddies change diapers too
My husband knows that whenever he’s home or out with me and the kids, he’s on diaper duty. Thanks to the BABIES Act, which was signed into law by President Obama just last week, his job may soon be a bit easier. → Read More
6 Free or nearly free fall outings for kids
It’s finally October! I know it might seem cliche, but October is by far my favorite month of the year ( I even married in October). I seriously can’t wait to take my kids out on some of my favorite fall outings. → Read More
5 Ways to simplify the dinnertime rush
Summer and it’s never-ending days are over, school is in full swing and many of us are attempting to get our families back into a solid routine. But between work, homework, housework and in my case, the baby’s witching hour, getting a nutritious meal on the table can be challenging. → Read More
5 Things I won’t ever feed my baby
I take feeding my kids pretty seriously. I know that for some people it is not the number one priority, but I’m a food lover — I love to cook and I love to eat. → Read More