Tweet After my daughter turned one, I started “entertaining” the idea of helping her break the binky habit. I say “entertain” because I had more fun researching ideas of how to do the transition, and “polling” my friends than actually doing the deed. To make some excuses for myself (and my daughter), she only used the [...]
Tag Archives | toddlers
Mommy SOS | Ms. Manners
Tweet Dear Mommas, My almost three year old has decided she is now “shy” and won’t speak to people. I’m not asking her to have a conversation, but I am trying very hard to teach her nice manners. Hello, goodbye, thank you, you’re welcome, I’m 2 years old, etc. However, instead of answering when someone [...]
Spring Training Baseball with Kids (what you need to know)
Tweet Take me out to Spring Training, Grab a seat on the lawn. Bring me some snacks and a sippy cup; I won’t wear that hat (don’t even try!) for it’s Really close to my NAP TIME, Don’t mind if I snooze right here. ‘Cause it’s Three! Two! One! –and I’m out At the old [...]
Children & Oral Health: Frequently Asked Questions
Tweet Raise your hand if you currently have a child who is teething in your house. Yep, that’s what I thought – nearly all of us! My kids start early (symptoms at 3 months, actual pearly whites at 4 months to the day) and continue on and off through those lovely two year molars. So [...]
GIVEAWAY | Boon Potty Bench
Tweet Potty Training. Those two words together will make any new mom squirm. Unfortunately it isn’t an optional activity in the world of mothering (darn it!). So alas, it was time to potty train my oldest, Nora! There are so many questions that I had about potty training (as I’m sure a number of you [...]
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SMB Playgroup :: January 18 at AZ Airtime
Tweet Remember how much fun we had last month at AZ Airtime? Scottsdale Moms Blog is partnering with our good friends at AZ Airtime to bring you another opportunity to bounce off the walls with your little ones. Literally. Join us on Wednesday, January 18 from 10am-12pm for a smokin’ deal of $5 per family! [...]
“The year I say goodbye to my love.” A break-up letter to my son’s afternoon nap
Tweet “A new year and a new routine. It’s gonna be fine” Well, that’s what I keep telling myself. This year I am moving on and I am closing the door on a relationship that no longer works in my life. But oh! My love! It is not easy to let you go and that’s [...]
Mommy SOS | Family Vehicles (aka Minivan vs SUV)
Tweet If you’re new and just stopping in… welcome! We’re so glad you’ve found Scottsdale Moms Blog! Today we’re back with another Mommy SOS topic. If you missed our other Mommy SOS posts be sure to check them out. We’ve covered some great topics – from pediatricians to strollers. The posts are all full of great wisdom from all of [...]
Sedona with Kids: A Perfect Day Trip & Mini-Hike
Tweet Can I tell you guys how much I love our Facebook community? While in the throes of planning Thanksgiving dinner and getting ready to host my in-laws for a long weekend last month, I posted this question on the SMB Facebook Page: Lucky for me, SMB reader Lauren replied right away with this: Had [...]
The Early Bird Stays in His Room :: a few thoughts on early risers
Tweet You spend the first three six twelve months of your baby’s life looking forward to the promise of a full night’s sleep. When that {fairly} consistent sleeping-through-the-night finally happens, you feel like you can accomplish anything. Watch out, world. This mama got more than six straight hours of sleep last night. And then it [...]
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