Denaye Barahona
Denaye is wife to David and Mama to a sweet baby boy, Nicolas. She is licensed and experienced as a child and family psychotherapist and behavior consultant. Denaye is currently wrapping up a Ph.D in Child Development with a research interest in picky eating behavior. She spends most of her days at home with Nicolas, but during nap times she continues to consult with families and conduct workshops in the community. On her blog, Crib to Table, she writes about teaching infants and toddlers to eat real food.
Why I Got Rid of My Wardrobe
My capsule wardrobe is like a fine dining restaurant. I have fewer choices, however, the decision is easier to make because all of the options are amazing.
A Case Against Childproofing.
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Why I Choose to ‘Lean In’ to Motherhood
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Why I Got Rid of the Toys
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Snacks: The big kid pacifier.
It’s Lent again. Every year I give up the same thing. Snacking. I have never come close to making it the whole 40 days. Although I can’t quite seem to give it up, I...
Soar Into Healthy Habits :: How to Make a Natural Playground in Your Own...
Dallas Moms Blog is excited to partner with Dallas metroplex The Little Gym locations for a weekly sponsored series on children’s health and fitness!
Spring will be upon us shortly in Texas. In an effort...
Gift Ideas for Baby’s First Birthday
In my life, 2011 was the year of the weddings. Which conveniently brought us 2014, the year of the babies. Therefore, it brings us to 2015, the year of the first birthday party. The...
Moving Ahead with Stepping Stories {Sponsored Post + Giveaway}
This post has been sponsored by Stepping Stories. All opinions are 100% our own.
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What Having a Dog Teaches You About Raising a Child
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