Mason Clark, Author at Baby Care Talks

Mom Burnout Is Real—Here’s How to Reclaim Your Sanity

Self-care Mason Clark - May 17, 2025

Mom burnout. Man, it’s like a punch to the gut. I’m typing this in my cramped Richmond, Virginia, apartment, where the air smells like burnt toast (whoops, forgot the toaster again) and...

Raising a Friendly Toddler: Habits That Start Early

Social Skills Mason Clark - May 17, 2025

Raising a friendly toddler is my current life’s mission, okay? I’m typing this on my creaky kitchen table in Ohio, surrounded by a minefield of Legos and the faint whiff of spilled...

Why Playdates Matter for Baby’s Emotional Growth

Social Skills Mason Clark - May 17, 2025

Baby’s emotional growth is, like, my entire personality right now. I’m sitting in my cluttered Cleveland living room, sipping cold coffee from a chipped “Mommin’ Ain’t Easy” mug, and I’m just feeling...

How to Teach Toddlers Social Skills Without Overwhelm

Social Skills Mason Clark - May 17, 2025

Toddlers are tiny tornadoes, y’all. One second, Leo’s giggling and “sharing” his Goldfish (aka dropping them on the floor), and the next, he’s screaming because I touched his blanket. I thought I...

Milestone Tracker Printable + Tips from Pediatricia

Milestones Mason Clark - May 16, 2025

Milestone tracker printable. It’s, like, my lifeline right now, sitting here in my messy Ohio apartment, where my coffee mug’s leaving rings on the table and my kid’s tossing Cheerios like confetti....

Is My Baby Behind? A Realistic Look at Milestone Anxiety

Milestones Mason Clark - May 16, 2025

Baby milestone anxiety is, like, this sneaky gut-twist that hits when I’m up at 3 a.m. in my cramped Chicago apartment, scrolling through some parenting app with a flickering kitchen light buzzing...

Baby Milestones by Month: What to Expect in Year One

Milestones Mason Clark - May 16, 2025

Man, baby milestones by month? Let me tell you, I’m sitting here in my cluttered Ohio living room, coffee cold in a mug that says “World’s Okayest Dad,” trying to wrap my...

Tantrum Triggers You Might Be Missing (and How to Fix Them)

Tantrums Mason Clark - May 16, 2025

Tantrum triggers are legit the worst part of my day as a mom in Ohio, where my house is a disaster zone of sippy cups and Cheerios dust. Like, my four-year-old, Emma,...