We’ve all wondered how much we can truly trust the parenting advice we find online. We’re told not to be too trusting of the “random person on the internet”. And there is so much conflicting info on the internet to boot! To help overwhelmed new parents navigate all this information, I pulled together my vetted and approved, go-to Instagram resources for parenting babies and toddlers. These accounts are science- and research-based, common sense and non-shaming. They have helpful tips and thoughtful guidance for common questions and concerns that arise while raising babies and toddlers. This collection of accounts covers a wide variety of child development from play to picky eating, crawling to mental health. There are even some resources geared towards parents themselves. Take a look and let me know in the comments which accounts you love and decided to follow! Best wishes in your parenting journeys!
Feeding, Nutrition, Meals
- kids.eat.in.color
registered dietician
picky eaters/food guides - feedinglittles
team of a dietician and an occupational/feeding therapist
baby self-feeding and picky eating in toddlers - mamaknowsnutrition
registered dietician
children’s nutrition (focus: 1-6 years olds) - healthy.mom.healthy.kids
dietician and nutritionist/baby led weaning specialist
meal plans, picky eating
read more about her in this post
Behavior, Routines, Play
- biglittlefeelings
child therapist and mom
tips and tricks for managing kids’ behaviors (focus: 1-6 year olds) - busytoddler
former kindergarten and first grade teacher
fun, simple, interesting activities for children - rootedinroutine
potty, play, sleep, meal times
pediatric occupational therapist - transformingtoddlerhood
toddler expert (focus: 1-5 year olds)
tantrums and power struggles - janetlansbury
founder of respectful parenting
podcast, author, guidance for coping with children’s behaviors - curious_neuron
PhD in neuroscience/science of parenting
understanding behavior and emotions of children - ourmamavillage
child and family therapist
raising loving, respectful, and curious children
Parent Support
- 3in30podcast
guest presenters from a robust array of specialties and walks of life
30-minute podcasts with 3 doable takeaways for helping moms love motherhood as much as they love their kids - happyasamother
therapists for moms
team of mental health experts - psychedmommy
post-partum mental health support for mamas
licensed clinical psychologist and certified in perinatal mental health - mombrain.therapist
mental health for parents and families
help moms integrate mental health into everyday life
Development, Milestones
- speechsisters
sisters and pediatric speech-language pathologists
get your child talking via your daily routine
read more about them in this post - themovementmama
pediatric physical therapist
developmental guides and early literacy - raisinglittletalkers
speech-language pathologist
baby and toddler speech and language expert
find out more about her here - milestones.and.motherhood
pediatric physical therapist
development tips (focus: ages 0-3 years old), natural living, and motherhood focus
Safety, Sleep
- safebeginnings
baby and toddler safety expert
first-aid, car seats, baby proofing - safeintheseat
certified car seat expert
car seat/car safety for babies and toddlers - babysleep.answers
baby sleep consultant
holistic approach to baby sleep training
Hello! I’m Briana!
I live in Utah with my little family of men-folks: two little dudes and one big dude (and now one dudette!) I am a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist and Early Childhood Specialist by training, a mother by choice, and a blogger by a desire to share with each of you the knowledge gained from those first two facts. Parenting is a crazy rollercoaster with daily ups and down. My goal is to provide information that can help to lighten your load so that you can more fully enjoy the ride. Read more about me here and more about my qualifications here. Thanks for visiting and don’t hesitate to be in touch! Happy Parenting! xoxoxo