Breanna

Breanna is a former therapist turned writer. She earned a master’s in psychology in 2015 but ultimately decided she would like to be more present for her family. Currently flexing her writing skills as a stay-at-home mother of two toddlers (with another baby on the way), she enjoys writing in the parenting and home/DIY niches. She also writes fiction and has been published in a handful of literary magazines and a fiction anthology. In her spare time, Breanna enjoys blogging, painting, running, and drinking an absurd amount of coffee.

How to Teach Your Baby to Drink from a Straw Cup!

Before you have kids, you might not recognize the luxury that is dining out with regular straw cups!

Baby rolling over playing with a fluffy toy

How to Teach Your Baby to Roll Over and Back!

Rolling over is an essential skill because it marks the beginning of coordinated, independent movement for your baby. It makes use of every muscle and strengthens their neck…

Fun Ideas for Fall Crafts

Fall is the perfect time to break out the hot glue gun, craft paint, and all the construction paper to make fun art pieces and incorporate crafting into educational time.

DIY Halloween Costumes

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. Between the spooky movies, decorations, falling leaves, and mountains of candy and sweet treats, you just can’t beat it. And when I say I love the costumes, I mean I LOVE the costumes!

A Guide to Charlotte Mason-based Homeschool Curriculums

Charlotte employed a three-pronged approach to education stating, “Education is an Atmosphere, a Discipline, a Life.”

Essentials for your Homeschool Room

When you first set out to homeschool, you may have an image of the traditional concept of a public school classroom stuck in your head.

How to Find Books Based on ATOS, IL, and Lexile Levels

Finding the right books for your child or your classroom’s curriculum while taking into account the material, readability, and complexity of the text can be a daunting task.

Converting and Understanding ATOS, Lexile, and ZPD Ranges

Understanding ATOS, ZPD ranges, and Lexile levels can feel like reading Latin if it’s your first time diving

Understanding STAR reading levels and scores

One of the most common assessments you might encounter in primary school is the STAR reading level, which is used to determine how adept your child is at reading and comprehending text.

How to Teach your Kids Phonics Step by Step

Learning to read by phonics is extremely effective and creates stronger readers than can learn new words on the fly. Over time, they become fluent readers with quick recognition skills.

Baby Bottle Storage Ideas

There is a universal truth that all parents can attest to once they bring their bundle of joy home. And it’s the sudden avalanche of baby supplies that creep into every corner of your home. In the kitchen, the clutter tends to be bottle parts, pumping supplies, plastic dinnerware, and pacifiers.

Which Baby Carrier is Easiest to Use

Soft baby wraps such as Boba, Moby wraps, or even slings can be completely tied and adjusted before you attempt to put the baby inside, which frees up your hands for a safe transfer. Not to mention the fact that they’re much easier to tuck your sleeping baby into and maneuver around the house as they rest.

Can I Use a Baby Carrier for a Newborn?

The short answer is, YES! Of course, then can. However, newborns should be worn with extra care and attention, as their neck strength isn’t developed yet. There are real (and completely avoidable) dangers that newborns can face while in a baby carrier.

How to Make a Baby Sling out of a T-shirt

When you think of making a DIY baby sling, blankets, scarves, and even tablecloths come to mind. However, have you ever considered using one of your t-shirts? It’s not as crazy as it sounds when you consider most soft baby wraps are made from stretchy cotton or bamboo fabric.

How to Make a Baby Carrier out of a Scarf or Shawl

You can use any regular type of scarf or shawl as long as it’s made with a breathable material like cotton or muslin and meets the length requirements for tying. Heavier fabrics like wool and chunky knits, or slick materials like silk, are not ideal.

How to Make a Baby Carrier out of a Sheet

Before there were baby carriers with all the bells and whistles that you could pick up from Target or order from Amazon, women used linen or cotton. Sometimes these pieces of fabric were specially made to be used as baby wraps. Other times, they were made from sheets or whatever scraps they could find.