Traveling with Tots: Key Lessons Learned

Regarding traveling with two, two and under, people ask me regularly “how do you guys it?”. The answer is that even if things are not always perfect or easy, we enjoy travel so much and are so committed to continuing to do so with kids, we simply figure out how to make it work. Traveling with young kids comes with it’s own hurdles and nuances, but if you are able to manage it, it is so worth it! Life is short and you never know what the next day will hold, so getting to experience new cultures, food, and making memories with your babies is a huge blessing. Here are my main three tips, based on our experiences, if you are planning a trip with your toddler/baby! … More Traveling with Tots: Key Lessons Learned

Faiz (and my) Favorite New Activity! Shapemags

If you are like me and want to multitask, getting your toddler to play independently is an essential aspect. There are only a few toys that keep my 18-month-old’s attention span, and that I feel like are stimulating his creativity and brain development. One of these toys is Shapemags, which are an assortment of colorful … More Faiz (and my) Favorite New Activity! Shapemags

Prepping a Toddler (Under 2) to Become a Big Sibling

We’re savouring the moments with Faiz, during his last few months of only child status. But I’m also thinking a lot about how he will respond to his baby sister. Apparently, when my little sister was born, three and a half-year-old me told my parents to send her back to the hospital or give her … More Prepping a Toddler (Under 2) to Become a Big Sibling

Deciding to have Baby #2, even when Baby #1 is still a Baby

My son will be 21 months old when our second child arrives, inshallah (god willing). A few people have asked “wow, Faiz is so young, was this planned”?? Yes, it was. My husband and I always discussed having multiple children. There are a few reasons that we decided that now was the right time to … More Deciding to have Baby #2, even when Baby #1 is still a Baby