Baby of the Year Blog Baby of the Year Blog Home Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:50:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3 https://blog.babyoftheyear.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/cropped-Baby-Favicon-1024x-32x32.png Baby of the Year Blog 32 32 What Babies Teach Us About Being Human https://blog.babyoftheyear.org/what-babies-teach-us-about-being-human/ https://blog.babyoftheyear.org/what-babies-teach-us-about-being-human/#respond Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:50:06 +0000 https://blog.babyoftheyear.org/?p=581 I’m not a parent, but I spend a lot of time with little ones ages 1 to 3 as a volunteer, and honestly, they might be some of the coolest…

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]]> https://blog.babyoftheyear.org/what-babies-teach-us-about-being-human/feed/ 0 Baby’s First Holiday Season: How to Make It Magical https://blog.babyoftheyear.org/babys-first-holiday-season-how-to-make-it-magical/ https://blog.babyoftheyear.org/babys-first-holiday-season-how-to-make-it-magical/#respond Mon, 03 Nov 2025 20:33:27 +0000 https://blog.babyoftheyear.org/?p=570 Suddenly, the lights sparkle brighter, the music feels merrier, and every cozy cuddle carries a little more magic. There’s nothing quite like celebrating baby’s first holiday season. Whether your little…

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]]> https://blog.babyoftheyear.org/babys-first-holiday-season-how-to-make-it-magical/feed/ 0 Trendy Nursery Decor Ideas Even Minimalists Will Love https://blog.babyoftheyear.org/trendy-nursery-decor-ideas-even-minimalists-will-love/ https://blog.babyoftheyear.org/trendy-nursery-decor-ideas-even-minimalists-will-love/#respond Mon, 20 Oct 2025 21:46:25 +0000 https://blog.babyoftheyear.org/?p=553 Designing a nursery doesn’t have to mean giving up your love for clean lines and calming spaces. In fact, minimalist nurseries are more popular than ever—and it’s easy to see…

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]]> https://blog.babyoftheyear.org/trendy-nursery-decor-ideas-even-minimalists-will-love/feed/ 0 USA Today Talks Baby of the Year 2025: Cuteness Meets Kindness https://blog.babyoftheyear.org/usa-today-talks-baby-of-the-year-2025-cuteness-meets-kindness/ https://blog.babyoftheyear.org/usa-today-talks-baby-of-the-year-2025-cuteness-meets-kindness/#respond Fri, 26 Sep 2025 18:38:49 +0000 https://blog.babyoftheyear.org/?p=544 This year, USA Today is shining a spotlight on the 2025 Baby of the Year competition, and it’s about more than just celebrating little bundles of joy—it’s about making a…

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]]> https://blog.babyoftheyear.org/usa-today-talks-baby-of-the-year-2025-cuteness-meets-kindness/feed/ 0 Parent’s Guide to Online Safety: Keep Kids Safe on the Internet https://blog.babyoftheyear.org/parents-guide-to-online-safety-keep-kids-safe-on-the-internet/ https://blog.babyoftheyear.org/parents-guide-to-online-safety-keep-kids-safe-on-the-internet/#respond Fri, 22 Aug 2025 21:26:07 +0000 https://blog.babyoftheyear.org/?p=532 Join Colossal’s Chief Legal Officer — and fellow parent — Kristian Fasching for ‘A Parent’s Guide to Online Safety,’ 9 practical tips to help you protect your child online. These…

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]]> https://blog.babyoftheyear.org/parents-guide-to-online-safety-keep-kids-safe-on-the-internet/feed/ 0 It Goes By So Fast: A Loving Note From a Mama of 2 Kids Under 2 https://blog.babyoftheyear.org/it-goes-by-so-fast-a-note-from-a-mama-of-2-under-2/ https://blog.babyoftheyear.org/it-goes-by-so-fast-a-note-from-a-mama-of-2-under-2/#respond Wed, 13 Aug 2025 22:04:33 +0000 https://blog.babyoftheyear.org/?p=521 Hi, I’m Alexis. I’m a mom to Ezekiel, my smart, energetic 2.9-year-old, and Alani, my sweet 11-month-old baby girl. Sometimes, I still can’t believe these tiny humans are mine and…

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]]> https://blog.babyoftheyear.org/it-goes-by-so-fast-a-note-from-a-mama-of-2-under-2/feed/ 0 See the 2024 Baby of the Year On Good Morning America https://blog.babyoftheyear.org/see-the-2024-baby-of-the-year-on-good-morning-america/ https://blog.babyoftheyear.org/see-the-2024-baby-of-the-year-on-good-morning-america/#respond Mon, 28 Jul 2025 20:41:10 +0000 https://blog.babyoftheyear.org/?p=458 Let’s just say it—Sloane Maya Perez was born to shine. The spirited little girl who captured hearts (and votes!) across the country in the 2024 Baby of the Year competition…

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]]> Guest Post: My Life’s New Soundtrack After Becoming a Dad https://blog.babyoftheyear.org/guest-post-my-lifes-new-soundtrack-after-becoming-a-dad/ Mon, 21 Jul 2025 21:46:35 +0000 https://blog.babyoftheyear.org/?p=194 Okay, so before kids, or, you know, before a baby landed in your lap, your house probably had a pretty chill vibe, right? Like, maybe the fridge hummed, or you…

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