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Feb 4
6 min

3 Reasons Babies Who Snack During the Day Wake More Overnight (and how to fix it)

Babies who eat frequently during the day often only have enough time between feeds to get just a little hungry. They get just a little...

The Art of Parenting Is About Finding Balance Between These 3 Things

Katie Ramirez

Jan 20
3 min

The Art of Parenting Is About Finding Balance Between These 3 Things

I believe the art of parenting is truly about finding the balance between serenity, courage, and wisdom. I think today could be your day.

7 Must Meet Criteria Before Bedsharing With A Baby

Katie Ramirez

Jan 12
5 min

7 Must Meet Criteria Before Bedsharing With A Baby

A message we know doesn't work - Don't bedshare ever, under any circumstance, to reduce the risk of SIDS. 77% of families bedshare with...

Go From Picky Eating Meltdowns to Peaceful Meals in 4 Steps

Katie Ramirez

Aug 31, 2020
8 min

Go From Picky Eating Meltdowns to Peaceful Meals in 4 Steps

We have STRUGGLED with picky eating in our house over the past year. My 7-year-old, who has not always been a picky eater, decided last yea

Katie Ramirez

Aug 28, 2020
5 min

4 Tips To Get Your Kid to Do Chores

A study recently published in January 2020 in the journal Child Development shows that when asking children for help with a challenging task

4 Steps to Determining Your Preschooler's Ideal Bedtime

Katie Ramirez

Aug 28, 2020
3 min

4 Steps to Determining Your Preschooler's Ideal Bedtime

You would think school-aged children are too old for bedtime meltdowns. It is easy for bedtimes to get pushed back over the summer... playi

7 Scientific Reasons Dads Are Meant To Be The Fun Parent

Katie Ramirez

Jul 30, 2019
8 min

7 Scientific Reasons Dads Are Meant To Be The Fun Parent

Wow! I am still totally blown away by what I am about to share with you. This body of research about men and the impact their parenting has

Katie Ramirez

Jun 6, 2018
7 min

How to Potty Train in 3 Easy Steps

Alright moms and dads! Go ahead and do the jig. You are about to enter one of the most exciting segments of your parenting journey. The s

Katie Ramirez

Apr 23, 2018
5 min

6 Expert Tips: Flying With A Baby

Long gone are your days of hopping on an airplane carrying a small backpack, putting your ear buds in, and enjoying your new book as you cru

Katie Ramirez

Feb 27, 2018
6 min

Finding the ME in MothEr

Ya'll, it is hard being a mom. Let me get something out of the way... becoming a mother is the best thing that has ever happened to me

5 Ways to Keep Your Toddler Entertained on a Road Trip

Katie Ramirez

Nov 8, 2017
6 min

5 Ways to Keep Your Toddler Entertained on a Road Trip

Let me cut to the chase. I do everything in my power to road trip while my kiddos are sleeping. Check out Surviving a Road Trip With a

4 Creative Ways For Parents to Find Time To Exercise

Katie Ramirez

Aug 28, 2017
7 min

4 Creative Ways For Parents to Find Time To Exercise

Have you ever met a mom that didn't need a major boost of energy or a little stress reduction? What about a mama who desperately wants

Get Your Child to Go From Uninterested to Excited about Learning a Second Language

Katie Ramirez and Lisa Pietropola

Aug 1, 2017
6 min

Get Your Child to Go From Uninterested to Excited about Learning a Second Language

"I honestly did not expect the kind of positive response I received from this, but as a teacher of almost 13 years now, this has yielde

"How Do We Do It?" - Adoptive Father Of Five Children Reveals His Secret

Steve Kpakiwa

Jun 17, 2017
4 min

"How Do We Do It?" - Adoptive Father Of Five Children Reveals His Secret

Sitting behind the wheel, with my wife in the passenger seat, I will always remember the rush of emotions that came over me as we drove to m

A Story: How Becoming A Father Changed A Recording Artist

Paul Kpakiwa

Jun 15, 2017
4 min

A Story: How Becoming A Father Changed A Recording Artist

As the moment slowly came to an end, I realized that the one sound I didn't hear was my own voice. This realization, in time, became my

Katie Ramirez

Jun 12, 2017
4 min

A Letter to Working Dads

Lately, I have been thinking a lot about how awesome my husband is at juggling the never ending demands of being a working dad. And I told

2 Ways to Perfect Timing of a Road Trip With a Toddler

Katie Ramirez

May 23, 2017
6 min

2 Ways to Perfect Timing of a Road Trip With a Toddler

The thought of spending hours trapped in a car with a toddler (or in my case, two toddlers) calling my name like a broken record ("momm

Is Your Spouse Frustrated With How You Are Parenting?

Katie Ramirez and Colleen Sanders

May 3, 2017
4 min

Is Your Spouse Frustrated With How You Are Parenting?

Regardless of how compatible a couple is, differences exist. In fact, your partner’s unique qualities are often even attractive to you. Du

5 Things to Add to Your Maternity Leave Bucket List

Katie Ramirez

Apr 18, 2017
5 min

5 Things to Add to Your Maternity Leave Bucket List

Whether your maternity leave is 6 weeks or 6 months, it is important to take a small piece of that time to heal yourself. Your soul. As a

10-15 Minutes A Day Keeps The Chaos At Bay

Katie Ramirez

Apr 6, 2017
3 min

10-15 Minutes A Day Keeps The Chaos At Bay

I must admit, I often find myself longing for alone time. I sometimes dream of the day my two toddlers will play together without begging f

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