What I learned is that I definitely didn’t know it all and that I wasn’t “doing it right” for most of my parenting years. That … Read more

What I learned is that I definitely didn’t know it all and that I wasn’t “doing it right” for most of my parenting years. That was disturbing to me because I had no idea how many mistakes I was making along the way. In fact, as my eyes began to …

The first thing I do is take a peek around the interior of the car to see if we’ve left any clutter hanging around from … Read more

The first thing I do is take a peek around the interior of the car to see if we’ve left any clutter hanging around from our previous ride. (I honestly try to clean out the car each time we get home, but when it’s cold and dark and I’m tired, …

But why?  Is it because they want you to go out and buy a new seat just so they can make more money? No! Car … Read more

But why?  Is it because they want you to go out and buy a new seat just so they can make more money? No! Car seats are made with sturdy materials, but the components definitely age over time. Plastics break down and weaken with age. Metal can rust. Fabrics become …

Problem #1: I don’t know how I will fit 3 car seats across the backseat of my vehicle. It’s true that most car seats have … Read more

Problem #1: I don’t know how I will fit 3 car seats across the backseat of my vehicle. It’s true that most car seats have a pretty wide profile and take up a lot of room! For this reason, some parents upgrade to a larger vehicle that has 3rd row …

Why is it important to choose carefully when deciding on a car seat? The truth is that there are very few “one-size-fits-all” options on the … Read more

Why is it important to choose carefully when deciding on a car seat? The truth is that there are very few “one-size-fits-all” options on the market, so in order to keep your child safe, you will need to be using a seat that takes into consideration their height, weight, maturity …

When they are babies, we all know that our children make lovely messes from both ends, and toddlers aren’t much better with their grubby hands … Read more

When they are babies, we all know that our children make lovely messes from both ends, and toddlers aren’t much better with their grubby hands that everything sticks to and notorious rates of spillage with their food and drinks. So be prepared to know the proper steps to get from …