It's Froggy Outside (...le blog)

Being a parent today feels like walking a tightrope. On one side, we’re told: “Be gentle, available, and emotionally present.” On the other: “Set boundaries, take care of yourself, don’t lose who you are.” Add to that the pressure from Instagram experts, podcasts on gentle parenting, opinionated strangers, books with guilt-ridden titles, and the never-ending to-do list… And suddenly, parenting stops being a relationship. It becomes a performance. You’re no longer just raising a child—you’re expected to succeed at parenting. Parenting isn’t a job. People love to say that “parenting is the most important job in the world.” But a...

Because flowers wilt and brunch burns… Let’s skip the clichés and talk about real gifts for real moms—the kind who haven’t had a hot meal in days, are juggling 47 tabs in their brains, and still manage to keep everyone alive and occasionally dressed. Whether you're shopping for a new mama, a seasoned pro, or yourself (no judgment, you earned it), here’s a shortlist of gifts that actually make life easier, softer, and dare I say—chicer. Please note that the following links are not affiliate links; they reflect my personal taste and style. Sweet-smelling survival kit When my son was...

There’s always a lot of chatter about baby fashion trends, but honestly? As a mom, I’ve never fit into any one box. I couldn’t even tell you what “style” I dressed my babies in (back when they didn’t have a say). And I’m still not convinced it’s a fixed thing. When I created Nanat Baby, I wasn’t thinking about what was hot on Pinterest or what some algorithm said was “in.” I was thinking about what felt beautiful, different, and fun. Because just like our homes, our style and our babies’ style isn’t something formulaic. It grows and shifts with...

Let’s talk parental mental health today—specifically, how it holds up in the era of social media comparison.  Yep. I’ll be honest with you right away. Maybe (just maybe) this article is nothing more than a jealous rant against all the parents who flood my Instagram feed with picture-perfect family moments—pristine homes, effortlessly polished parents, and captions like “Simple family time” or “Sweet little faces” #perfectparenting #bestkidsever. For years now, I’ve been collecting mental snapshots of these beaming family selfies—miraculously captured in the brief window between a meltdown over snacks and an emergency diaper blowout. Because let’s be real: life doesn’t...