Sleep
Baby Sleep From Birth to Two: A Rhythm, Not a Perfect Schedule
Baby sleep changes constantly in the first two years. Here is the calm, stage-by-stage rhythm I keep coming back to, from newborn wake windows to one toddler nap.
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Notes for intentional parents.
Every piece of research, every practical guide, every honest observation, organized for the wild early years.
Tantrums
Tantrums Are Not Bad Behavior: What I Am Building Before They Begin
Tantrums are a developmental collision between big wants and limited skills. Here is the Montessori-inspired plan I am using to prevent what I can and stay close through the rest.
General
Introducing the Registry: browse, add, and share the gear you actually need
The app now has a shareable registry. Browse a curated catalog of baby gear and toys, add your own finds, and share one list with the friends and family who want to help.
Montessori
Why Montessori Matters for Your Baby's Development
Montessori isn't a shelf of expensive wooden toys. It's a way of seeing the first two years. What the method actually asks of you, why the research backs it, and how I'm using it at home.
STEM & Play
Raising a Little Scientist: STEM Play From Birth to Two
STEM for a baby isn't flashcards or screens. It's cause and effect, gravity, and counting out loud. A few of the simple activities I keep coming back to, and why they matter more than they look.
Toys · 0–3 Months
Our toy list: a guide and a checklist
Honest notes on the toys we've bought so far: which Montessori classics are worth it, where we found affordable versions of the same idea, and which cheaper options do the same job.
Montessori · 0–3 Months
Why I'm Building My Baby's Lesson Plan Before He's Even Born, and Why You Should Too
The research surprised me. Development doesn't wait until babies can talk or walk. It starts the moment they're born, and the window from 0–3 months is more critical than most parents realize.
General
Preparing for Delivery: What I'm Actually Doing in My Third Trimester
Calm prep, not panic prep. The space we are making for our baby outside the nursery, the breathing, yoga, and walks I am leaning on, and the plan I am building for his first two years.
Development · 0–3 Months
Tummy Time: Why It Matters More Than Most Parents Realize
The research is clear, and the protocol is shorter than you fear. Here is what tummy time actually does for development, when to start, and the Montessori-friendly version I'm planning to use.
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Your complete 0–24 month app.
Download the free app to count down to your due date, open the development plan, track milestones, and keep a daily log of feedings, diapers, and sleep with reminders.
- Pregnancy tracker with a due-date countdown before baby arrives
- The complete 0 to 24 month development plan, always open in the app
- Milestone tracker for every child you add
- A daily log for feedings, diaper changes, and sleep
- Reminders and notifications for the next feed, change, or nap
- A shareable registry to browse curated items, add your own, and share with friends and family
- Invite your partner to the same family