When I found out I was pregnant with my second baby, and that I would have two under two, I knew I needed to invest in a solid double stroller. At this point, we had already gone through three other strollers, so I wanted to make sure this was a long-term investment. I did as … More Cybex Gazelle Double Stroller Review
On all of our trips, one of my favorite things to do is to walk around the city, while people watching, absorbing sights, and getting my steps in. After pounding the streets of Paris, I felt so proud of myself for hitting my steps goals. And then it dawned on me, how long I had … More Keeping Your Tots Moving (Even While Traveling)
Packing up your hospital bag to take with you to give birth is probably the most exciting packing one can do! I pulled together some of my favorite items, which I took along with me to the hospital when I had each of my babies. I also wrote up some suggested tips on packing up … More Baby Time!: Hospital Bag Checklist
Our little family is currently living in London, but we head back to the US in a few years – and the recent election news makes us way more excited to return. Faiz was born in 2019, during a Trump Presidency. The guy who’s rhetoric made it feel scary to raise a minority child in … More Election Excitement from Our Little Fam!
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
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
As of August 2020, several countries in Europe have more or less reopened for travel and tourism from many specified countries. After a few weeks of observing our friends travel, Sher, Faiz, and I eased our selves into traveling again with a road trip from London to Brighton. Then a weekend trip by train to … More UK Traveling During Our New Normal
Worrying about your kids brain development is a standard concern during any time period. However, during a time of COVID, it has been amplified. Due to my hesitation at bringing in childcare helpers or attending in-person events with other kids, my 15-month-old isn’t necessarily getting as much stimulation with other kids as I would have … More Virtual Parent Consultant for My Toddler