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Raising a Boy Today: Energy, Strength, and the Gift of Becoming
Raising a boy in today’s world can feel like standing at the edge of two powerful forces. On one side is a child bursting with energy, curiosity,…
How Come It Is So Rare to Drink a Hot Coffee?
How come it is so rare to drink a hot coffee? Not finish a hot coffee. Not enjoy one. Just… drink one while it’s still hot. As a mom of two, “just…
How to negotiate with a toddler?
So When Did “Two Minutes” Stop Meaning Two Minutes? “Two minutes.” Okay. Reasonable. Fair. I agree. Two minutes pass. “Five minutes.” Ah. Right.…
What Are You Doing to Keep a Toddler Busy When You’re Hiding from –30 Wind?
When the windchill hits –30 and the weather app basically says “do not go outside unless absolutely necessary,” you know you’re in for it. No park.…
Happy (almost) Birthday
Three (In Six Days) In six days, you will be three. Which feels impossible, because you were just a baby, and also because you are already a small…
So You Thought Painting Would Be Calm?
Painting with a toddler. There is a very specific kind of optimism required to suggest painting with a toddler. Not hope. Not confidence. Delusion.…
How Do You Start Over After the Holidays?
January is here, and the holidays have come to an end.. How do you start over after the holidays? Is it when the decorations finally come down? When…
The Great Toy Cleanup That Never Happens
There’s a very specific moment after playtime when I make the mistake of thinking, This could go smoothly. The toys are everywhere. The floor is a…
Raising a Toddler on Berries and Bacon
At this point, I’m fairly confident my toddler believes there are exactly two food groups: berries and bacon. Everything else is either suspicious,…
Outside is Awful, Inside is Worst.
Outside looks miserable. Wind. Cold. Wet. The kind of weather that makes you question your life choices. Inside, however, is already starting to feel…
The Tiny Christmas Thief
Decorating for Christmas with a toddler is less “festive tradition” and more “ongoing theft investigation.” You start with a box full of ornaments.…
Becoming a Kid Again (With a Bad Back)
Being a dad usually means being responsible. Paying bills. Making snacks. Saying things like, “Don’t jump off that.” But the best moments happen when…
Getting a Toddler Dressed in Winter: A Daily Negotiation
Every winter morning starts the same way. I, a fully grown adult with logic, weather apps, and a functioning frontal lobe, attempt to dress a toddler…
Loving two at a time
Learning to Share Your Heart: Loving a Newborn and a Toddler at the Same Time Bringing a new baby home is often described as magical. And it is. But…
We have a Special Announcement!
🌟 A Special BoomBooms Tunes Update! 🌟 We’re so excited to share that our family has welcomed a brand-new baby! 💙👶 With all the cuddles and tiny toes,…
Welcome to our blog!
We have finally been able to bring all of our different outlets together in one spot! I am so glad to share with you news and updates about BoomBooms…