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The Best Potty Training Books: 7 Books to Get You and Your Little One Through

February 9 by Janssen

Must-Read Potty Training Books- love that there are books for parents on when and how to potty train as well as cute potty training board books kids love!

Looking for some potty training tips? You might want to start with our super popular post, The 5 Biggest Potty Training Mistakes (and maybe also this potty training tip for some self-sustaining humor).  After that, head over to Amazon or your local library because as with almost all parenting challenges, it's always helpful to have a book for both you and your kiddo to help tackle it!  Here's our resident children's librarian, Janssen, with her best picks on the topic... Are there any … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Janssen, Parenting Tagged With: potty training age, Potty training books, potty training tips, potty training tips for boys, potty training tips for girls

Free Printable: Family New Year Resolutions

January 4 by Janssen

I love the start of a new year. As much as I adore the holidays, there is something so refreshing about taking down all the decorations, getting back into a normal work and school routine, and thinking about what you want to accomplish in the new year. For my entire childhood, setting goals for the new year was a huge part of our family culture. My dad printed out little spreadsheets for us to fill in with different goals about money, school, health, hobbies, and relationships. We'd … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday, Janssen, Printables Tagged With: family New Year's Eve activities, Free New Years printables, kids new years printables, new years resolutions for kids, quaker chewy, QuakerUp

The 8 Best Parenting Books for Willful and Spirited Kids

September 14 by Janssen

Top 8 Parenting Books on Having Willful and Strong Willed Kids - #1 and #2 on this list have been life-savers!

Is there anything better than those moments where you snuggle your baby in a rocking chair before softly putting them to bed? Or cuddling with a chatty toddler on the couch on a snowy afternoon? But some parenting moments are much less pleasant and can have you tearing out your hair, wondering when the real parent is going to show up and deal with these difficult scenarios. One reason I love books to help me in my parenting is that the book isn't biased toward my child (either positively … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Janssen, The Book Nook Tagged With: books on parenting, parenting books, parenting spirited kids, parenting strong willed children

7 Books Perfect for the Beach or the Backyard

April 11 by Janssen

7 Books for Moms to Read on Spring Break - from memoir to chic lit, great list!

Spring Break season is here, and alongside choosing the right swimsuit, my top packing priority is always finding the best books to bring along to read poolside. Or, if you're not traveling, a great read can still offer a fun escape even if you're sitting on your couch. And the good news is that if you don't get to some of these during Spring Break, summer vacation is just around the corner! Here are seven books perfect for the beach or the backyard...   One True Loves by Taylor … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Janssen, The Book Nook Tagged With: chick lit, mom reading, spring break reads, summer reading list

How to Find the Perfect Christmas Book for Your Kid

December 8 by Janssen

Christmas books, best Christmas books for kids, Christmas books for families

I love to pick up one new Christmas book for our collection each year... or to put lots of holiday books on hold at the library for December. But I often have trouble settling on exactly which book to select. Sometimes, you're looking for a specific kind of Christmas book, but it's hard to find one because the bookstore or library has them all just categorized as "Christmas." Whether you're looking for a Santa story, a Christmas version of your child's favorite book, or a sweet story to read … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Janssen, Seasonal Fun, The Book Nook Tagged With: best Christmas books for kids, Christmas books, Christmas books for families

#MyBestLife: How to Find Time to Read as a Busy Mom

November 15 by Janssen

How to find time to read, reading time for moms, when do moms read?

As parents, we spend a lot of time rushing around making sure that all of our kids' needs are met. But what about us? What do you do to make sure that you're fulfilled? Today we're working with Doctor's Best to explore what it means to be living #MyBestLife in the midst of kids and chaos. When I asked our contributor Janssen to name one thing she prioritizes for herself in order to live her best life, she instantly responded, "Reading!". This wasn't a big surprise being that she's a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Janssen, The Book Nook Tagged With: #mybestlife, doctor's best vitamins, finding time to read, how to read more, when do mom's read

7 Ways to Ensure a Great First Day of School

August 29 by Janssen

7 Tips for a Fabulous First Day of School - Lots of great ideas here for heading back-to-school, esp. #3!

*This post is sponsored by The Quaker Oats Company, all opinions are 100% our own. The First Day of School is right around the corner. It's time to squeeze in the last pool trips and get ready to trade in the goggles for backpacks. And since that first day and week can make a big difference in setting a good tone for the rest of the year, we've rounded up our top tips for making sure it's a success. After all, who couldn't use a little help easing the family back into a routine? Here … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Janssen, Parenting, The grown ups (that's you!) Tagged With: back to school, back-to-school tips, first day of school tips, going back to school, Quaker, school hacks for buys moms, sponsored

Audiobooks for Calming Hyper Preschoolers (and Where to Find Them)

August 10 by Janssen

A children's librarian's pick of the best audiobooks for calming down hyper kids - love that they're broken up by types of books and reading skill!

We've got yet another resource for you to use with our free B.O.R.E.D. printable today. Our children's librarian, Janssen, has rounded up the best audiobooks for calming active (aka hyper) kids. And it's just the thing for keeping the preschool set occupied for the rest of the summer and in the fall if, like in our house, they're missing older siblings who have ventured off to school. Read on for Janssen's picture book, easy reader and early chapter book recommendations! I've long been a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Janssen, Quiet Time, The Book Nook Tagged With: book nook, children's books, Earth Day activities for kids

How Iris is Making My Summer Vacations Even Better

June 5 by Janssen

We’re back today with Janssen’s final post on what it was really like taking her regular old home and turning it into a “smart home”. (Read all about the innovative ways she set up her home with the Iris by Lowe’s system in her last post, here.) After reading today's post, I am once again more than a little jealous that I handed the Iris off to her instead of keeping it for myself. I can't believe all the options you have with this system! Today we're covering all that the Iris by Lowe’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Janssen Tagged With: how to set up a smart home, Lowe's Iris system, smart home, sponsored, what is a smart home

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