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3 days ago
5 min

How To Get Kids to Bed On Time in 3 Easy Steps

If you are asking for my recommendation (and I think you are since you are reading this), I have a few. One, don't compare your kiddo's...

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.

5 Steps to Begin Fixing Your Child's Sleep

Katie Ramirez

Oct 23, 2020
2 min

5 Steps to Begin Fixing Your Child's Sleep

If your kiddo's sleep is one of those things for you, but you need someone to tell you exactly where to begin, check out the first 5 steps t

3 Ways Milk Can Affect Your Toddler's Sleep

Katie Ramirez

Oct 1, 2020
5 min

3 Ways Milk Can Affect Your Toddler's Sleep

What type of milk your kiddo drinks, how much he drinks, and when he drinks it all can impact his sleep.

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

2 Ways to Naturally Treat the Flu (and 2 other natural options that don't work)

Katie Ramirez

Feb 5, 2020
8 min

2 Ways to Naturally Treat the Flu (and 2 other natural options that don't work)

I am a nurse – and in my experience, many people who work in the medical field dismiss alternative forms of preventing and treating illnesse

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

9 Things You Need to Know About Cow Milk Protein Allergies

Katie Ramirez

Apr 20, 2019
9 min

9 Things You Need to Know About Cow Milk Protein Allergies

There is no doubt that moms and dads who have babies with cow milk protein allergy (CMPA) are super educated on this topic. When you have a

10 Diaper Rash Treatment Ingredients That Either Help, Complement, or Don't Work

Katie Ramirez

Jan 28, 2019
4 min

10 Diaper Rash Treatment Ingredients That Either Help, Complement, or Don't Work

There are certainly products with ingredients that are worth the extra money, and those that, although they sound great, have not been shown

Katie Ramirez

Jan 28, 2019
4 min

4 Ways to Prevent and Treat Diaper Rash

If we understand what causes diaper rashes, we can learn how to prevent them. Too Much Moisture - The presence of urine can lead to over-hyd

Katie Ramirez

Nov 21, 2018
6 min

5 Things To Know About Teething

As you all know, I am a research junkie. I use research to help guide my own parenting decisions (for my 3 and 5 year old) and all of the r

6 Conditions Probiotics Can Prevent or Treat (as proven by science)

Katie Ramirez

Sep 20, 2018
6 min

6 Conditions Probiotics Can Prevent or Treat (as proven by science)

So many health fads, and just as many questions about their true effectiveness. I am all about natural health and wellness. However, I am

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

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

Best 2017 Holiday Gift Guide For Toddlers

Katie Ramirez

Nov 3, 2017
2 min

Best 2017 Holiday Gift Guide For Toddlers

It's that time again... when twinkling lights line the streets, aromas of gingerbread fill the air, and parents and kids alike are giddy

9 Things Your Child's Dentist Wants You to Know

Katie Ramirez and Bryan Zopp

Sep 21, 2017
7 min

9 Things Your Child's Dentist Wants You to Know

I have a major confession to make. I let my 2 year old brush her own teeth. Am I embarrassed by this? Yes. Do I know what to do about it

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

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