How to be an autism ally
I have been thinking of writing a post about Autism for a long time. Pretty much since I started this blog. To be completely clear, I am not diagnosed with Autism. My son is neither, and I only know one person with an official diagnosis. Safe to say, I am not an expert by any […]
Why Is Polyester So Bad? A Deep Dive Into Environmental and Health Impacts
Polyester is one of the most widely used fabrics in the fashion industry, but its convenience and low cost come at a significant price. Made from fossil fuels, this synthetic fiber is not only damaging to the environment but also poses serious ethical and health concerns. From its extraction to prod
Crunchy, silky or scrunchy mom? Does motherhood need labels?
Parenting is a subject that touches our core, but it can also be a source of challenges and anxieties. Finding a like-minded community can validate our choices and serve as a source of information. However, it can also become an echo chamber and isolate us from others w
The ultimate guide to non-toxic baby (& adult) products.
On the one hand, we are surrounded by an abundance of products. Conversely, we increasingly hear about the health and environmental dangers of various widespread chemicals and plastics. We lack more substantial public health guidance and oversight in these matters. The natural, non-toxic products an
Creative and fun make your own Yoto card ideas
If you read my blog post here, you know I’m a big fan of Yoto Player. I’ve compiled a list of ideas for those custom Make Your Own Yoto cards. They can either be designed for our child to enjoy, to support guided or independent learning, or for the whole family to listen together. Yoto [
Baby travel essentials for airplane
Getting outside of the comfort of our home with a baby, especially for a long-distance trip by plane, can be overwhelming. To prepare before our first flight with our son, I scoured the Internet for the best advice on travel essentials for the baby, the best airplane toys, and plane sleeping arrange
Best barefoot shoes for toddlers that are stylish & healthy
I first encountered the idea of barefoot footwear when looking for my son’s first shoes. But what are barefoot shoes for toddlers (also called minimal shoes)? It’s a footwear designed to mimic the natural feeling and movement of the joints of the foot when walking barefoot; at the same t
Traveling with a baby by plane
The first airplane travel with a baby is incredibly overwhelming. Adding a newborn to the equation changes everything even if you have traveled a thousand times before. When my son was born, it took me weeks before I even took him outside for a stroller walk. That’s how stressed I was, overthi
Sad beige vs. Colorful children space design
With the rapid growth of platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, people’s lives have become increasingly curated. This includes mom influencers and their so-called aesthetics that encapsulate their fashion, homes, and even children. There’s a lot of backlash against the “
Best baby & toddler clothing brands
I remember the first time I went to a baby clothing store and got a little newborn-size pajama. It was right after my obstetrician appointment. I was far along enough in my pregnancy, the baby was growing healthy, and it felt “safe” enough to make that first step. Walking around the baby
