Tara Frieden

Developmental therapist + mom approved: baby and new-mom essentials I actually recommend for feeding, soothing, and everyday care. Baby shower favorites included.

These are books I've used over the years — tried-and-true parenting advice I still stand behind. The Touchpoints series is about as close as it gets to a baby and child manual, and Touchpoints: Birth to Three makes a wonderful baby shower gift. The Out-of-Sync Child is a great starting point for understanding sensory processing.

Our Panama City Beach packing list — sun protection, shade, and sand-free essentials for the whole family.

My curly hair essentials and the new favorites I'm trying.

Gift ideas teen boys actually want — tech, gear, and everyday upgrades, curated by a mom of teen boys. 🎁

My skincare favorites — from filtered showerheads to LED masks to the everyday staples I actually repurchase. ✨

Every product that's blown up on my TikTok — the problem-solvers, the holy grails, the 'where has this been all my life?!' finds. If I posted it and your comments blew up asking about it, it lives here. 📱

Everything I reach for on a chilly night in — heated plushies, calming routines, and the coziest little extras. 🍂

Christian brands and products I genuinely love — faith-based apparel, the energy drink with a message, and meaningful gifts. 🙏

My personal recommendations for local favorites in Fishers, Indiana — coffee, skincare, and curly hair!

15 therapist-approved baby and toddler toys — sensory play, teethers, bath toys, building sets and early learning favorites.

22 parent-approved gift picks for 1-year-olds — wagons, ride-ons, bath toys, building toys, sports gear and more. Curated by a mom and developmental therapist.

Everything for shared dorm laundry rooms — mesh bags, detergent sheets (dorm-rule friendly!), color catchers, and more.

What you ACTUALLY need for move-in day (not what Pinterest tells you).

Everything we ended up ordering after move-in day dust settled — the last-minute saves.

Pack this BEFORE your kid gets sick — the mug, thermometer, and meds they'll need for that first dorm cold.

Everything I recommend for first-year dorm life — cozy bedding, smart storage, and little comforts that make a tiny room feel like home. From one mom who's survived dorm move-in day!

Everything for a cozy, festive Halloween box for your college student — candy, a cute sweatshirt, mini dorm decorations, earrings, and fuzzy socks.

Our family's favorite Indiana getaway — stunning sandstone gorges and trails you wouldn't expect in the Midwest. Here's what to know before you go.

My go-to learning toys, puzzles, books, and activity kits for toddlers through school age — picked with my developmental therapist hat on to build real skills through play!