Kelly O'Lone

Kelly is a freelance writer who has written on various platforms, focusing on her parenting experiences and offering reviews of her favorite must-have products. Kelly received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Florida International University in her hometown of Miami, Florida.

 

Before becoming a full-time freelancer, Kelly worked in the non-profit sector for Habitat for Humanity and Big Brothers Big Sisters. When she’s not behind the keyboard, she’s keeping up with her three young children or volunteering at their school.

Kelly O'Lone
Close Up Of Father Holding Newborn Baby Son In Nursery.

Sleep

Do Newborns Dream? If So, About What?

Newborns don’t dream in the same way as adults, but they experience brain development during deep sleep. Find out what goes through a baby’s brain while they sleep.

Two girls playing montessori toys.

Product Reviews, Toys

The 5 Best Montessori Toys for Toddlers (1-2 Years Old)

The Best Montessori toys for toddlers encourage the development of life skills, allowing fun simultaneously. Here’s a look at our top picks.

Happy children unpacking box with toys delivered by courier to house.

Product Reviews

7 Best Toddler Subscription Boxes of 2023

The best toddler subscription boxes offer hands-on learning, a new experience each month, and a way to explore curiosity.

Little boy and his sister dressed as pirates playing with spyglass at home.

Product Reviews

Our 5 Favorite Pirate Toys of 2023

The best pirate toys encourage a child’s imagination and help them explore their creativity. Get your inspiration for your favorite young pirate here!

Cute baby boy on colorful playmat and gym, playing with hanging rattle toys.

Product Reviews

7 Best Baby Activity Centers of 2023

The best baby activity centers allow babies to play and interact with lights and sounds. This list will help you pick the perfect one for your baby.

Adorable baby sleeping in blue bassinet.

Product Reviews

The 7 Best Smart Bassinets of 2023

The best smart bassinets have vibration settings, white noise, Bluetooth technology, and cry detection to help keep your baby asleep. Find the perfect one right here!

Sleepy toddler child crying in a bed after waking up or before going to sleep

Sleep

A 2-Year-Old Sleep Regression Guide for Tired Toddlers

The 2-year-old sleep regression causes disruptions to otherwise solid sleep patterns because of teething, developmental milestones, separation anxiety, and significant life changes.

Beautiful young parents and their cute little daughter are smiling while choosing school stationery in the supermarket.

Parenting

The Back to School Checklist: An Ultimate Parent’s Guide

Wondering if your kids have everything they need for school? Take the stress out of preparing for the new school year with a back to school checklist.

A mother and child looking picture books together at the library.

Development

9 Social-Emotional Activities for Preschoolers

Social-emotional activities for preschoolers are vital in helping them maintain relationships, control their behavior, and manage their feelings.

Woman hands holding manual breast pump for expressing milk for feeding baby.

Breastfeeding

11 Breast Pumping Tips, Tricks & Hacks for Nursing Moms

Our top breast pumping tips, tricks, & hacks can help nursing moms keep up their milk supply and make the overall process easier and less painful.