About Sarah Valek

Children progress according to their own unique timetables. We've all heard this before but this adage becomes real when your child starts … [Read more...]

Ever have one of those days where you wake up and think "I really don't want to be a mom today"? I know, I know. You LOVE being a mom. You wouldn't … [Read more...]

Life is too short to be unhappy. Yeah, I know, you've heard this saying a million times over. I have, too. But, as cliched as it may be, it's … [Read more...]

There are way too many useless baby gifts on the market. Especially for newborns. Contrary to what marketers tell you, newborn babies don't need a … [Read more...]

Toddlers are impulsive by nature. You can't blame them--they're hardwired to explore, get into things, test limits and say "No!" to your requests. … [Read more...]

Everyone gets the same typical things for baby showers: diapers, bibs, cute onesies, a diaper bag, binkies, etc. There's no problem with that--babies … [Read more...]

Sometimes babies can be a bit much. Babies cry. Toddlers push your buttons. And bite… and hit… and call you mean. All parents get frustrated once in … [Read more...]

I don't want anything for the holidays this year. Don't buy me something just to get me something. My house is full of clutter already. But, just … [Read more...]

Green gifts are hot right now. And for good reason. Not only are eco-friendly gifts good for the Earth, they're healthier and safer for babies. If … [Read more...]

Even though over-the-counter medicines are probably the most popular forms of teething pain relief, they aren’t the only solutions. I recently found … [Read more...]