Flannery Audebrand
The Birthday Party Invitation I Want to Send
You’re invited!
My baby is turning 2, and his mom hates throwing parties. So here is the birthday party invitation I want to send:
Please, no gifts. Please! Every morning when I walk into my home...
We Tried a Montessori Floor Bed
When I was pregnant with my first baby, a friend sent me her registry recommendations. I scanned the thorough list and realized there wasn't a crib on it. She told me they'd chosen not...
Preventing Holiday Burnout
Last year was my first year celebrating Christmas as a parent. We were in France, celebrating the holiday with my French husband's family. Because we were traveling, we didn't get a tree, didn't put...
Tips for Hosting Your In-Laws
I'm in the middle of hosting my in-laws for a two-week visit. My husband is French, and we only get to see his family 1-2 times a year. We're all sensitive to how hard...
Deciding to Switch to Formula
Recently, I wrestled with deciding to switch to formula or not to feed my second baby, and I had to remind myself of a lesson I often teach. I have trained many corporate leaders...
Montessori for Babies
I absolutely love Montessori for babies. I'm not rigid about following every single recommendation for Montessori, but following the spirit of Montessori has made me a more confident, curious parent.
One of the biggest critiques...
How to Dress Babies in Their First Year
I have a 15-month-old son, and I am expecting his sister soon. All that is on my mind right now is how to dress babies in their first year. Sorting through my son's old...