The Little You Journal

Funny Things Toddlers Say: How to Remember Them Before They Are Gone
Your toddler says something hilarious at breakfast, and by lunchtime the exact words are gone. Here is what is worth writing down, simple prompts for ages two to five, and an easy way to keep it all in just five minutes a week. Read more...
Baby Milestones by Month: What to Write Down in Your Baby's First Year
Your baby's first smile, first tooth and first steps feel unforgettable, until someone asks you when they happened. Here is a gentle list of baby milestones by month for the... Read more...
What to Write in a Pregnancy Journal: Easy Prompts for Every Trimester
You want to remember every kick and craving, but you are too tired to face a blank page. Here are simple pregnancy journal prompts for each trimester, plus an easy... Read more...
Behind on Your Baby Book? How to Catch Up Without Starting Over
Found your baby book on a closet shelf with only the first page filled in? Here is a gentle, realistic plan to catch up in four short sessions and then... Read more...
Baby's First Holidays: What to Write Down Before the Season Flies By
Your baby's first Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas happen only once, and the details fade faster than you think. Here is exactly what to write down for each holiday, plus a... Read more...
How to Write a Letter to Your Baby (Even When You're Too Tired to Think)
You want your child to know how loved they were, but you are running on four hours of sleep and the blank page feels impossible. Here are simple prompts, realistic... Read more...
The First Three Months Are a Blur. Here's Why You Can't Remember Them (And What to Capture Instead)
You're awake at 2 AM thinking you should be enjoying this moment. But here's the truth: the newborn phase disappears almost instantly. Here's why , and what to capture before you forget. Read more...
Small Moments Make the Biggest Memories
INTRODUCTION You're sitting on the couch, and your baby is doing something completely ordinary. He's reaching for his hands. Discovering them. Staring at them like they're the most fascinating thing in the world. It's nothing. It's everything. In that moment, you think: This doesn't matter. Nobody cares about this. It's not a milestone. But here's what you're wrong about: this moment is what matters. Not the first smile. Not the first word. Not the grand milestones that everyone celebrates. Those are wonderful, sure. But they're not what you'll miss the... Read more...
Time Really Does Fly By. Here's How to Document Every Day
Your baby's first 5 years fly by in 1,825 days. Here's why time passes so quickly and exactly how to document every moment so you never forget. Read more...