From Head to Toe: an animal-themed book that could inspire your kidlets to move and pretend
Eric Carle’s From Head to Toe is Jasper’s absolute favorite book right now. What I like most about this book is that it’s interactive — I love sitting and reading for however long Jasper wants to do it, but I also really appreciate a book that gets him up and moving. In this one, you […]
Why we did baby sign language (and how I’d suggest you do it differently)
We did baby sign language classes with Seattle’s Visually Speaking, and it was awesome! Here are my tips on what I did wrong signing with Tavi.
Etsy birthday round-up
We love Etsy, Etsy loves birthdays, and now you can love homemade birthday sweetness on Etsy.
How do you pick gifts for your the kids of your ONbeat parent friends?
Wondering what to get the kids of your onbeat mom and dad friends? Here’s a few potential ideas!
Books that explain death and loss to kids
I wasn’t really cruising for a kid’s book about death and/or loss when I found City Dog, Country Frog at our library — honestly, Jasper’s just so into dogs and frogs and any kind of animal that all it took was a quick glance at the cover and I was sold. I really had no idea what the content of the book was until our first read-through.
A guide for friends and family of parents with a Preemie
Being a parent of a preemie is hard, and being a friend of a parent of a preemie can also be pretty tough. Here’s a few helpful hints, tips, and things you can get for the awesome preemie in your life!
Graphic novels about religion and spirituality for kids
Graphic novels provide an offbeat way for parents to talk about various religions or spiritual beliefs with their kids.
Book Review: Fifty Dangerous Things (You Should Let Your Children Do)
Fifty Dangerous Things (You Should Let Your Children Do) is the offbeat parent’s dream book! It’s all about letting your kids be their crazy and creative selves.