What percentage of children are potty trained by 18-months old?
A few weeks ago one of my best friends told me that their daughter was potty/toilet-trained by 18-months old. I was surprised. I didn’t know that kids could actually be toilet trained that young. Haddie, our 18-month old, is super … Read More
SURPRISE! Sunflower fields are awesome
There has been so much negative press recently about urbanites destroying sunflower farms in Ontario. It’s amazing how a few bad apples can ruin a really awesome little adventure. But, are you really surprised by this? Sunflowers are awesome and … Read More
Presents by Tanlines: great music for the whole family
Have you heard of Tanlines, out of Brooklyn NYC? You might have heard of them. Rolling Stone named their 2012 song “All of Me” the 43rd best song of 2012. Or maybe you’ve never heard of them. No matter the … Read More
Are you getting a bouncy castle for your backyard?
Our daughter doesn’t stop. Literally, she is like the Energizer Bunny, hop-hop-hoping and tap-tap-tapping her way through the day. She just wont stop moving. Occasionally she will sit down for 3-4 seconds, then be back up running around. We are … Read More
How to help a toddler cope with a newborn in the house
Last week Haddie welcomed home her first little brother. Yes, if you don’t follow me on Instagram: we had a baby boy!!!!!!! And then there was FOUR, plus one @schnitzelthedog. #ZevIzzy A post shared by Matthew Slutsky (@islutsky) on Jun … Read More
The Equivalent of the Circle of Neglect for 16+ Month Olds
Have you heard about the Circle of Neglect? Maybe you know it by a different name, like “The Neglectosaucer”, but it is essentially a circle where the baby is trapped in, surrounded by toys that make all sorts of movements, … Read More
Your kid’s bath toys are infested with bacteria and fecal matter
Bath time is such a cute and fun time, filled with splashing, laughter, getting clean, and of course lots of cute baby bath toys. If you use cute little squeeze toys in the bath, your kids might not be getting … Read More
Costco’s best kept secret – they don’t open at 10am
Having a little one means that our house goes through a lot of supplies. Our number three supplies from Costco are: Kirkland Toilet Paper; Kirkland Paper Towels; and, Kirkland Baby Wipes.* Sunday was wet and cold in the morning, so … Read More
Baby Shark vs Sleeping Bunnies: Most addictive action songs for kids?
Some kid’s action songs are just so dang addictive. Literally stuck in my head for days at a time, often on repeat in my own head while I go to sleep. Recently I’ve come across two such songs that are … Read More
Kids Wagons: are they worth it?
For a long time I’ve had fanciful and whimsical thoughts of life with a kids wagon. I imagine walking over to the local farmers market, with the wagon and our little one in tow, filling it with fresh baguettes, overflowing … Read More