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The Best Gift to Get a New Mom

While a new baby is often the center of attention, it’s important to remember that new moms need some love, too. Check out the best year-round postpartum gifts for a new mom in your life. Being a new mother is Read more

By Mary Bockert, 2 yearsJanuary 25, 2024 ago
Parenting

The 3 best websites for coordinating meals to deliver to new parents, or neighbors in need.

Whatever the case may be, whether it’s sick kids or new neighbors, giving meals goes a really long way. And, of course, tech helps. Seriously, how did our parents survive without it? Here, I’m sharing my 3 favorite go-to sites Read more

By Mary Bockert, 2 yearsJanuary 18, 2024 ago
Healthy Living

Top 5 Busy Mom Kitchen Hacks

You’ve already met me and learned a little about our journey to clean-ish eating, but we also have a very special regular guest here at Pairings & Parenting I’d love you to get to know, and she brought along her Read more

By Mary Bockert, 2 yearsJanuary 10, 2024 ago
Parenting

Tips for Managing Visitors After Giving Birth to Your Baby

Do you feel special when you’re pregnant? Well, step aside because a baby is here and people love babies. The dilemma that comes with having this little rock star in your home now is that billions of people will want Read more

By Mary Bockert, 2 yearsJanuary 4, 2024 ago
Holidays

Top Ten 2023 Christmas Gift Ideas for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Here ya go, the the best preschooler and toddler Christmas gifts, for kids ages >1-4. I’ve had 3 toddlers/preschoolers at this point and countless Christmases with them full of good and bad toys! These toys are all SCREEN FREE! The Read more

By Mary Bockert, 2 yearsDecember 10, 2023 ago
Crafts

How to Create a Memorable Advent Calendar

The anticipation of Christmas is half the fun of the holiday. The best way to track it? An advent calendar, of course. Not only do they help you count down the days, but they sometimes reward you with a sweet treat or small Read more

By Mary Bockert, 2 yearsNovember 30, 2023 ago
Child Safety

Car Safety for your Toddler

I get sooooo many questions about car seat safety and I had some questions for my pediatrician about it as well. I decided to write a blog based on CDC guidelines. Many times I look to these guidelines to direct Read more

By Mary Bockert, 3 yearsNovember 9, 2023 ago
Behavior Management

The Strong-Willed Toddler

They say parents can determine their child’s personality within the first week of life. As a mother of three small children, I have found this to be true. When my first-born daughter was less than a week old, I was Read more

By Mary Bockert, 3 yearsOctober 26, 2023 ago
Crafts

Fall Toddler Sensory Bins

What Is a Sensory Bin? A sensory bin is a shallow container that combines filler material and various small odds and ends. You fill the bin with a filler material such as sand or rice, then add items from around Read more

By Mary Bockert, 3 yearsOctober 19, 2023 ago
Holidays

Fun Fall Halloween Activities

Spooky season is the perfect time to indulge in some creative, messy and imaginative fun with your toddler. Whether you’re looking for frightful family days out or stuff to do together at home, have a browse through our big list Read more

By Mary Bockert, 3 yearsOctober 12, 2023 ago

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