Our world is pretty darn toxic. Industrial, agricultural, pharmaceutical chemicals and heavy metals are in everything. Your body is designed to get rid of these chemicals right? Yes! But when you are getting the additive effect of them from all areas of your life and over time, that’s when they cause problems.

There are many swaps you can make around your home to begin to decrease what we can control about our chemical exposure. There are definitely things that are out of our control, so let’s just focus on areas we can make changes.

I often get asked for books to read while trying to conceive (TTC) or pregnant. Most people these days want:

• to read just a few books

• that are interesting

• and give you some facts

• but maybe not too many…

• …and don’t scare the heck out of you

  The following books are PRIYApproved!

No doubt, you’ve heard the terms “helicopter parenting” or “over parenting” in the media recently.

We are seeing more and more information that points to the fact that being over involved in a child’s daily life skills, social interactions and school relationships can be detrimental down the line. If one does not learn to manage situations independently from early on, it’s not fair to suddenly expect these skills to develop over night when a child is a teenager or college aged.

It’s safe to say that you will buy your child too many toys. And if you don’t, someone else will!

For those of you in small homes, or who don’t want to sprain an ankle on massive collections of toys, here are the top 5 toys I would recommend for 0-6 month olds. You can find top 5 lists for other ages coming soon!

Still looking for the perfect gift for your sister who is having a baby? Just born nephew? Best friend’s baby coming soon?

If there is ONE toy/play item that a new parent should get it’s this one! After years of working with babies and kids, I can promise you this ONE item will save parents money, space, and ankle sprains (you have no idea how some of these baby toys become trip hazards, especially when there are too many of them!)!

Want to know what toys to buy for your niece or nephew? Wondering what the best toys are to buy your almost 2 year old that are fun, and also work on his/her development? Live in a small apartment and need toys that are multi-functional and fit into your small space?

You’ve come to the right place!

I have been obsessed with toys for as long as I can remember.