Questionable Choices in Parenting

New Here? Come for a tour!

Well hey there, friend! Are you new around here? Did you wander on over after seeing my TLCme Life Hacks webseries or catch one of my TV appearances? Great, I like you already! We love new people over here at Questionable Choices in Parenting. Let me give you a quick tour. I’m Amanda: Candy Land loser, yoga pants […]

Here’s How to Make A Gelatin Dig for Your Baby

Babies are cute. But babies are also pretty messy. So why not let them have some messy from that is worth the mess and the bath that they will need at the end. On our latest video for TLC, Dylan and I are showing you how to engage your baby in sensory play by hiding […]

Create your own Touch-And-Feel Book for your baby

Babies love sensory play and it’s letting them explore the world around them through sensory play is important to their development. But you don’t have to spend a small fortune to buy pricey sensory toys. Here’s how to create a genius DIY sensory book with materials around the house. It’ll buy you 20 minutes to […]

Picky Eater Hacks

Do you have pint-size picky eaters at your dinner table? If you are and looking to have less battles at meal time and expand your family’s meal rotation beyond those three things they’re currently willing to eat–I’ve got some hacks for you. From having them help in the kitchen to changing up how you put […]

How to Make a Ball Drop Game Your Baby Will LOVE

We’re always looking for new ways to keep Dylan entertained. So my latest DIY on TLCme is perfect because it’s a learning game that he loves and clean up is a breeze (bonus points for me!). Check out how we made this ball drop with just a few items Your baby will love this fun […]

Pantry Staples

Keeping your pantry stocked during these crazy times is key to making life easier. I stopped by Great Day Washington to share a few of my favorites. Tussock Jumper Wines- If Mom loves to travel as much as we do, take her on a virtual wine tour with Tussock Jumper! Live on Facebook this […]

Cabin Fever Must-Haves!

Since we are all feeling the effects of cabin fever these days, I wanted to share a few products that are helping to make our social distancing life a little easier. I chatted with Kristen over at Great Day Washington about a few things that are making life a little easier these days. fairlife® […]

#9 “Did I shave today? No, no I did not.” #8 “Again? Ugh, why can’t my kid pee in the pool like everyone else.” via GIPHY #7 “Look at those moms of older kids, relaxing on the lounge chair, reading books. SOMEDAY I WILL BE ONE OF YOU.” #6 “Swimming counts as a bath, […]

Before kids, my husband would completely indulge my Christmas decorating extravagance. While I understand there is a fine line between festive and “someone put this lady on Honey Boo Boo,” I struggle with which side of that line I fall on each year. When we were dating, Aaron thought my need to use All. The. […]

Namaste, friends. Please, come into the little Zen Garden that is my home. Why the sudden nirvana —and I don’t mean the Kurt Cobain kind? Well friends, this new enlightenment stems from my son’s nap. Actually, it’s the release of his nap that has me in perfect chi. Sounds absurd, right? I’m really thinking Oprah […]

Remember this adorable viral video? The little girl desperately tries to strap herself into her carseat, and when her dad offers to help, she barks back “Worry about yourself!” Girlfriend was on to something! Parenting in this day and age means you are inundated with people telling you how you should raise your children and […]

When I was a brand, spanking new blogger, I pitched an idea to NickMom and patiently waited for a response. Then I got one: A BIG FAT NO. That’s the thing about being a writer, you hear lots of “nos” all the time. I would venture to say we hear more nos than we do […]

Like millions of other Royal Family fans, I stalked the internet, news stations, and gossip websites for the name of the new princess. I oohed and awwed at the first precious pictures of that sweet, little face, and was blown away by Duchess Kate’s grace, fantastic hair, and ability to pretend she wasn’t wearing mesh […]

Heading to the airport with a tiny traveler in tow? Don’t stress! Dylan and I’ve got you covered with a few go-to tips for staying hands-free in the terminal, keeping everyone healthy and minimizing tears on the plane! Check out our latest on TLCme Seriously how cute is Dylan in this video?

Sweet Baby Dylan is making his first TLCme appearance and is helping his Mama out with a few of our favorite new baby hacks. Come check this cutie out!

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