My 1st Steps

Your complete guide to parenting

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Welcome to My 1st Steps, where we guide you through the incredible journey of parenthood. From choosing the right products to offering tips and advice, we’re here to support you every step of the way as you navigate life with your little one.

xoxo Nikki

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Health & Nutrition

9 Quick and Healthy Breakfast Ideas for Kids

As a parent who’s navigated countless hectic mornings, I know the daily challenge of getting a healthy breakfast into our little ones before they dash off to school. Just last week, my 6-year-old son declared his usual oatmeal “too boring,” leaving me scrambling for a backup plan. Sound familiar? Don’t worry – we’re in this…

3-Day Potty Training Method by Brandi Brucks: Expert Review and Parent’s Guide
Potty Training

3-Day Potty Training Method by Brandi Brucks: Expert Review and Parent’s Guide

Hey there potty training warriors! Remember when it felt like you’d be changing diapers forever? Well, good news—those days might be numbered! Today, we’re diving into “Potty Training in 3 Days” by Brandi Brucks, a book that promises to make diaper duty a distant memory. As a mom who’s braved the potty training trenches (twice…

Potty Training & Constipation: Helping Your Little One Go with the Flow
Potty Training

Potty Training & Constipation: Helping Your Little One Go with the Flow

Hey there potty training warriors! If you’re reading this, chances are you’re knee-deep in the wonderful (and sometimes messy) world of potty training. First off, let me give you a virtual high-five because, wow, what a journey this is! Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s not always the most comfortable to discuss but is…

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Halloween

Spooktacular Guidance: Establishing Clear Halloween Rules and Boundaries

Boo! Is that the sound of a ghost, or just another parent trying to navigate the tricky terrain of Halloween with kids? As the jack-o’-lanterns flicker to life, many of us find ourselves pondering how to make this spooky season both fun and safe for our little monsters. I remember my first Halloween as a…

immune system
Health & Nutrition

Proven Ways to Boost Your Child’s Immune System Naturally

As I sit here sipping my coffee (let’s be honest, it’s probably lukewarm by now), I can’t help but think about how we’re all in this together – trying to raise happy, healthy kids in a world that sometimes feels like it’s conspiring against us. One minute, little Timmy is bouncing off the walls, and…

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Potty Training

Mastering Potty Training and Daycare: Effective Tips for Lasting Success

Are you embarking on the exciting (and sometimes messy) journey of potty training your little one? If you’re anything like me, you might be feeling a mix of anticipation and anxiety, especially if your child attends daycare. Don’t worry; you’re not alone in this adventure! I remember when my son Jay was ready to start…