I remember my kid’s first birthday like it was yesterday. I remember planning it meticulously, looking for DIY birthday theme inspirations, what food and activity to prepare, (did you know Birthday popcorn is a thing?!) and such. And the toys. The glorious toys. Ever since I became a mom, I get this high from scrutinizing … Read more
Stop toddler bedtime battles with these 18 tips and tricks. I’ve tried 14 of these tips and some worked for us. Read on to find out which ended our toddler’s bedtime struggles. When parenting toddlers, it’s a must to be creative and to think out-of-the-box. Weaning them off their bottles, brushing their teeth, potty training … Read more
Here are my 13 tips on preparing your child for the dentist to avoid fears, tears and tantrums. My little one’s first dental check-up was when she was 3 months old. She started teething which, according to the dentist, wasn’t unusual for her age. We left the dentist office less worried but way stressed. Because … Read more
Here are my 9 easy tips on how to make tooth brushing fun for toddlers. I started teaching my toddler to brush her teeth a month after she turned 2. I was still brushing her before (started when she was 6 months old with a baby toothbrush and only water) until I noticed some discoloration … Read more
Read my 7 steps in weaning toddler off the bedtime bottle and 8 more ideas on how to bottle wean your little one. I dreaded weaning my toddler off the bedtime bottle. I know she’d go nuts without it, especially at night. So I stalled and told myself it was fine. I personally know a … Read more
Entertain and educate your kids with these 9 educational shows on Netflix for toddlers and preschoolers. I have a confession: I’m one of those moms who cannot play for too long with my kid, especially when it’s been for more than an hour already. So I turn to our TV for help, especially when I … Read more
Here are 24 super simple, fuss-free yet highly engaging, and fun things to do with a 3 year old. I used to be that mom who prepares tons of activities for my kid for almost the entire day. But when I started working, I had less time and energy to prepare some Instagram-worthy activities. So … Read more
Here are 15 of the best educational toys for toddlers and preschoolers that are highly engaging, timeless and open-ended. Ever since I started following preschool teacher/ moms on Instagram, I became more picky about buying toys. I now prefer the best educational toys for toddlers, rather than buying something cute or just because it looks … Read more
Do you want your kids to do well in school and grow up to be kind, resilient, and have high self-esteem? I certainly do. And I found out that being grateful or the art of practicing gratitude, can enhance all of those traits in children and more. But how to teach gratitude to toddlers you might … Read more
Going bonkers while on a lockdown with a toddler? These 3 simple tips might help. Last April, the government of Singapore declared a partial lockdown to contain the spread of Covid-19. All non-essential workplaces were given a few days to prepare for temporary closure, starting on April 7. That lockdown extended for 2 months. I … Read more
