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Stress in the Toddler Phase

Mothering is a limited time offer. When it comes to being a mother of a toddler, stress is a given for you and your toddler. Your toddler is going through a huge amount of change. They are developing their independence and they are changing on a day-to-day basis. They are learning, they are exploring and redefining your job description as a ‘parent’. Learning Curve As a parent, you are constantly learning on a curve and being graded on a curve. You just master a stage or behavior, your little one takes a hard left, hard right, u-turn or completely diagonal … Continue reading →

Summer Flight Insight: Disney’s a Good Deal

One of the biggest hurdles to a Disney vacation is cost. It’s probably the main reason why my family never went when I was growing up, and it’s still a big discouragement when I think about possibly going now, or once my husband and I have children. Part of that cost is, for anyone not in central Florida or southern California (or Tokyo, Paris, or Hong Kong), airfare. Most vacations that aren’t in driving distance have plane tickets as part of their price tag, but unfortunately the problem with Disney is that once you’ve paid a fortune to get there, … Continue reading →

Travel Warning—-Batteries Not Allowed and Bumping Tragedy

If you tend to travel with loose batteries in your luggage take note—-beginning January 1st the Transportation Department is banning lithium batteries from checked baggage. The new mandate is designed to reduce the risk of fires. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, fire-protection systems in the cargo hold of passenger planes can’t put out fires sparked in lithium batteries. Which means loose lithium batteries can no longer be packed in checked bags. You can still carry lithium batteries in your checked bags if they are installed in electronic devices, such as cameras, cellphones and laptop computers. Also, you can travel … Continue reading →