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Gift ideas for “three-nagers”

11/13/2024 nwamamas

If you have a 3-year-old, you’re busy. So very busy. And that’s because 3-year-olds are some of the busiest people we’ve ever known (and parented). They’re in constant motion, and some of them even start […]

One potty, two brothers, different training experiences

09/25/2024 nwamamas

By April Wallace, Northwest Arkansas mama Every time I’ve begun potty training one of my boys, I’ve stood at my front door staring at a newly arrived box of diapers and thought, “Ahhhh. This is […]

How to make sensory boxes for toddlers and preschoolers

07/10/2024 nwamamas

By April Wallace, Northwest Arkansas mama If you haven’t already heard, or seen a million pictures on Pinterest, sensory bins are all the rage for toddlers. They come in many shapes, colors and sizes to […]

Taming the Tantrums and Meltdowns

06/26/2024 nwamamas

Mamas, if your kids are in that age group that is known for the tendency to have temper tantrums, we feel your pain. We’ve been there, too. Most mothers have at one point or another. […]

Must-have safety items to have with you on walking trails

06/21/2024 nwamamas

Happy spring, fellow mamas! Everything is blooming. The weather is great. And that means it’s time to hit the trail with our little ones. I know we’re always thinking of our babies’ safety, but you […]

Water Babies Swim Classes at The Jones Center

02/16/2024 nwamamas

One of the best things we as parents can give our kids is survival skills in the water. If you’d like to introduce your baby to water in a safe environment, guided by an instructor, […]

Good Reads for Pregnancy: Books that kept me sane with a baby on the way

01/10/2024 nwamamas

By April Wallace, Northwest Arkansas writer mama I don’t know about you, but any time I’m facing something new in my life, my instinct is to read up on it, to do my research. During […]

Ready, set, shop! Northwest Arkansas Boutique Show November 17-18, 2023

10/19/2023 nwamamas

Experience Northwest Arkansas’ most popular boutique shopping event with thousands of unique gifts from over 175 carefully selected merchants. The Northwest Arkansas Boutique Show brings the best in boutique clothing, gifts, home decor, gourmet treats, beauty, and […]

Open Gym for Toddlers and Preschoolers at Aspire Gymnastics

10/09/2023 nwamamas

Attention, mamas of toddlers! We just found out about three upcoming events that will be perfect for toddlers with lots of energy and the need to explore. Aspire Gymnastics in Bentonville will be hosting a […]

Dear New Stepmom… advice for getting started

08/16/2023 nwamamas

Dear New Stepmom, Congratulations! You just got married to the man of your dreams and in an instant, you became a mom. Of course it wasn’t really an instant. You probably started to get into […]