Our little family of four lives in Amsterdam, while the rest of our family live in the US, London, and Pakistan. Although we socialize and see relatives fairly often, seeing large groups of new faces is not part of our toddlers norm – and it can get overwhelming when we go on out-of-town family reunions. … More Best 6 Tips on Preparing Toddlers for Family Reunions
There are SO many wonderful parts about traveling with kids – as you can read throughout my site. We obviously love it – we have taken them to 26 countries, some of which multiple times. But similar to traveling without kids, travel plans don’t always go as planned. Things can go wrong, and it is … More Best Travel Lessons Learned from our Visits to 26 Countries with Toddlers
Even when living in your hometown, it can be difficult to make mom friends. Add in an international move, a pandemic, and the general hecticness of having young kids – it can be quite tricky. I am so passionate about the importance of connecting with other quality and supportive mothers as essential to one’s mental … More 5 Effective Methods to Make Mom Friends When Moving Abroad
Sand is always a winner with my baby girl. My baby boy is not such a fan. But I love watching them play in it, whether we are on a beach on vacation or the local playground. I had no idea there were so many benefits of sand play. Overall, by playing in sand, … More Benefits of Sand Play on Children’s Development
Believe it or not, I find it more challenging to deal with my toddler/baby at weddings and large family events versus traveling. When it comes to our travels, if it is just the four of us (my husband, myself, and our babies), I can manage. I can keep things on our preferred schedule, handle the … More Weddings with Tots?