ABOUT US
About HBIC
We are a small team writing the friendly, organized guide we wanted when our own kids were little: food and drinks, daycare days, play ideas and the routines in between. Short posts, real kitchens, no lectures.
Ages 0 to 5
Written by parents
Free printables
EDITOR
Hi, I am Maya Ridley
I edit every post on HBIC and pack most of the lunchboxes you see in the photos. Between my two, we have done three daycares, one preschool and more spare-clothes emergencies than I can count.
When I am not writing, I am probably refilling a water bottle someone left at the park.
What we cover
Everything for ages 0 to 5, sorted four ways.
Food & Drinks
What goes in the cup, the lunchbox and on the family dinner plate.
Daycare & Preschool
Choosing a daycare, packing the bag and getting through week one.
How we write
Three steps for every post.
1
We read the guidance
We start with what pediatric groups and public health guidance actually say, and link to it.
2
We test it for real
Then we try it in our own kitchens and daycare bags, with real toddlers who have opinions.
3
We write it plainly
Short sentences, clear steps, and the honest version of what worked and what did not.
What we are not
We are parents and caregivers, not doctors. Nothing here replaces advice from someone who knows your child. If you have a question about your child’s health, growth or allergies, ask your pediatrician first.
Questions we get a lot
Are you medical professionals?
No. We read the pediatric guidance closely and link to it, but we are a parent team. Your pediatrician has the final word.
Can I print your checklists for my daycare?
Yes. Every printable is free for home, classroom and daycare use. Please just do not resell them.
Can I suggest a topic?
Please do. Most of our posts started as a question from a reader. Send it through the contact page.
How do you choose what to write about?
We write about the things that come up in our own week: what went in the cup, what came home uneaten, and what the daycare asked us to pack.
Ready for something useful?
Grab a free printable, or tell us what you would like us to cover next.