Ages + Stages

The hardest part of being a parent is watching your child go through something really tough and not being able to be there, to help, to fix everything.  Last year I remember having such bad anxiety sending my oldest daughter...

Independence Day, a day filled with bar-be-ques, libations, and incredible firework displays. The 4th of July is the major summer kickoff event that brings family and friends together to revel in our countries independence. However, there is a not-so-fun side...

I love to sleep.  After having kids the feeling has only intensified.  Aside from the fact that my children hate sleeping and keep me up most nights, there's another thing that stops me from sleeping. I may be alone in...

FOMO - Fear of Missing out.  I thought FOMO was just for people who couldn't make decisions.  I was wrong.  Apparently, my Toddler has FOMO and it is literally killing me. I knew it wasn’t going to be easy but...

Yes, it's true. I won't make my kid share. Because she is two. And my middle is 6. And my oldest is 8. And sharing has taken on a whole new level of giving in these days. Picture this.... You have...

You have a birth plan, but what about a postpartum plan? Let's breakdown 6 often overlooked postpartum must haves... Expectant moms spend many hours taking birth classes, hospital tours and preparing birth plans when the average labor lasts less than...

Do you have a friend or a family member expecting a baby soon? Are you wondering what to get outside of the normal floral arrangement and balloons? As a mother of three, these are the top five ways and/or...

Every day I serve my child up a plethora of healthy options for her meals. Every day she eats about a quarter of those items, and then demands milk. So lately my husband and I have realized that we...

I drove myself crazy for the first couple of months of my baby girl's life. I have no one to blame but myself. I put the pressure on myself, the expectations, the comparisons. If I could go back in...

Brainiac: A Smarter Applesauce Pouch! Let me tell you a tale about finding a smarter applesauce pouch ... When my first child started eating solids, pouches weren't a thing yet. I was so determined to make him the healthiest baby food...

I’m not the mom I want to be. Not even close. And I’m not talking about how I see “perfect” moms on social media and I lament that I can’t “do it all.” Sure, I have those days and...

Have you heard? Three is the new two. I blame Kate Middleton for making having three kids look easy. I’m sure it’s not, but she can do it in heels, so how bad can it be? I know, I laughed at...

Are you a new momma? Or maybe you have little ones but this is your first breastfeeding journey? Either way, it can be messy, painful, and exhausting. Despite that, nursing can be a great way to bond and connect...

I’m no biologist, but I’m pretty sure humans are required to consume food to survive. I’m also pretty sure that children need to eat balanced meals to successfully grow up. However, in my household, I seem to have some...