https://mommy-diary.com/lifestyle/babykids/ Motherhood, Identity & Healing—Creative Modern Motherhood Wed, 28 May 2025 06:12:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://mommy-diary.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cropped-Mommy-diary-submark-white-pink-32x32.png https://mommy-diary.com/lifestyle/babykids/ 32 32 111288181 https://mommy-diary.com/toddler-travel-essentials/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=toddler-travel-essentials https://mommy-diary.com/toddler-travel-essentials/#respond Wed, 05 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=37102 My family is very fortunate in that we can travel frequently, and to destinations all over the world. We’ve made memories together in South Korea, Dubai, Tokyo, Hawaii, Vancouver, Las Vegas, Mexico City, and many more. And as fun as these trips have been, there’s one part of traveling that is a lot harder to...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/toddler-travel-essentials/feed/ 0 37102 https://mommy-diary.com/toddler-room-decor-ideas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=toddler-room-decor-ideas https://mommy-diary.com/toddler-room-decor-ideas/#respond Wed, 20 Nov 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=34957 It’s always a little bittersweet; the moment that you realize your little one is ready to upgrade from a nursery to a toddler room. As a mom of four, I’m all too familiar with the feeling and I also know just how much fun it is to create a space that matches their blossoming personality!...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/toddler-room-decor-ideas/feed/ 0 34957 https://mommy-diary.com/baby-travel-essentials/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=baby-travel-essentials https://mommy-diary.com/baby-travel-essentials/#respond Wed, 21 Feb 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=36639 Traveling as a family is an amazing way to enjoy new experiences and make memories. I love traveling with my kids, especially now that they’re getting older.  Sure, traveling with babies is an amazing experience, but it can also be pretty overwhelming. Babies aren’t able to do much for themselves, so it’s up to us...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/baby-travel-essentials/feed/ 0 36639 https://mommy-diary.com/kids-carry-on-packing-list/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kids-carry-on-packing-list https://mommy-diary.com/kids-carry-on-packing-list/#respond Wed, 07 Feb 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=36457 From Japan, South Korea, and Dubai to Las Vegas, Georgia, and Hawaii, we’ve been lucky enough to travel all over the world as a family. And while I can certainly call myself a seasoned traveler, one thing is for sure: traveling with kids is just as stressful as it is exciting. Keeping kids comfortable and...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/kids-carry-on-packing-list/feed/ 0 36457 https://mommy-diary.com/best-carry-on-luggage-for-kids/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=best-carry-on-luggage-for-kids https://mommy-diary.com/best-carry-on-luggage-for-kids/#respond Wed, 17 Jan 2024 16:00:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=36022 Traveling with kids means enjoying various adventures as a family, but it can also be a stressful experience for parents. Getting your kids involved in the process, like encouraging them to pack and carry their own things, can make the trip more exciting for them. It’ll also lighten your load and make the trip easier...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/best-carry-on-luggage-for-kids/feed/ 0 36022 https://mommy-diary.com/christmas-activities-for-toddlers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=christmas-activities-for-toddlers https://mommy-diary.com/christmas-activities-for-toddlers/#respond Wed, 29 Nov 2023 16:00:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=35173 The Christmas season is the most magical and wonderful time of the year! There’s so much to do and enjoy during the holidays that it’s usually also the busiest season of the year as well. Between preparing for holiday parties and shopping for Christmas gifts, it can feel like you’ll never get everything done.  To...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/christmas-activities-for-toddlers/feed/ 0 35173 https://mommy-diary.com/how-to-keep-your-child-focused-in-school/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-keep-your-child-focused-in-school https://mommy-diary.com/how-to-keep-your-child-focused-in-school/#respond Wed, 07 Jun 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=31937 Distraction and lack of focus are common among kids. A child’s attention span is naturally shorter compared to adults. As a parent, I know first-hand just how limited a child’s focus can be. It’s understandable, then, that many children find it challenging to focus in school. Kids are often easily distracted by other things that...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/how-to-keep-your-child-focused-in-school/feed/ 0 31937 https://mommy-diary.com/beach-safety-for-kids/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beach-safety-for-kids https://mommy-diary.com/beach-safety-for-kids/#respond Wed, 31 May 2023 15:00:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=31795 Going to the beach is one of my favorite family activities during the summer months. It’s a fantastic opportunity to relax, unwind, and spend some time in nature. A trip to the beach can also be beneficial for your health, as well as your kids’ health. Parents and caregivers need to take extra precautions when...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/beach-safety-for-kids/feed/ 0 31795 https://mommy-diary.com/how-to-store-kids-artwork/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-store-kids-artwork https://mommy-diary.com/how-to-store-kids-artwork/#respond Wed, 22 Mar 2023 17:18:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=30453 As a mom, you may find yourself constantly amazed by the creativity and imagination of your kids’ art. Their ability to create beautiful works of art at such a young age is awe-inspiring and can truly melt a mother’s heart.  Still, I’m sure most moms can admit that all that artwork piles up pretty quickly,...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/how-to-store-kids-artwork/feed/ 0 30453 https://mommy-diary.com/how-to-get-siblings-to-play-together/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-get-siblings-to-play-together https://mommy-diary.com/how-to-get-siblings-to-play-together/#respond Wed, 01 Feb 2023 16:00:00 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=29310 There’s plenty of challenges that come with raising more than one child in the same household. One of those being getting your kids to bond and play with one another. Unfortunately, the reality is, siblings fight. They cry out when their brother or sister touches the other’s things or the younger sibling is poking the...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/how-to-get-siblings-to-play-together/feed/ 0 29310 https://mommy-diary.com/10-preschool-transition-tips-for-2-3-year-olds/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=10-preschool-transition-tips-for-2-3-year-olds https://mommy-diary.com/10-preschool-transition-tips-for-2-3-year-olds/#respond Fri, 14 Oct 2022 22:25:10 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=27247 Starting preschool can be both exciting and difficult for both you and your little one. For young children, it can be both nerve wracking and overwhelming. For us parents, all the changes of transitioning your sweet toddler out of the home and into preschool can feel bittersweet. If you follow me on Instagram, you would...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/10-preschool-transition-tips-for-2-3-year-olds/feed/ 0 27247 https://mommy-diary.com/gifts-for-toddlers-and-preschoolers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gifts-for-toddlers-and-preschoolers https://mommy-diary.com/gifts-for-toddlers-and-preschoolers/#respond Sun, 22 Nov 2020 08:00:30 +0000 https://mommy-diary.com/?p=17094 Tis’ the season for many things, especially gift giving. If you were able to get your holiday shopping done on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, I am slightly jealous (but also…go you!). I know there must be others who still have gifts for toddlers and preschoolers to cross off their lists. It never fails: every...]]> https://mommy-diary.com/gifts-for-toddlers-and-preschoolers/feed/ 0 17094