Ages & Stages

Did you know that SeaWorld Orlando offers Florida resident children five and under FREE admission to their parks? I'm talkin' about the Preschool Card and arguably one of the best park deals for little ones. Registration for 2024 is...

Being a mom is one of the most rewarding experiences life can offer. However, it's also one of the most challenging roles we'll ever play. We may have moments where we doubt our abilities as mothers and feel overwhelmed...

The Winter and Spring are peak seasons for school application submissions and decisions. The rollercoaster of emotions are the same if your child is applying to a competitive middle school, high school, or college program. As mothers, we want...

Christmas is almost here, which means our kids will be on their two-week holiday break from school. As parents, it’s very tempting to let them sit on the couch or in their rooms all day scrolling on their phones...

With the holidays in full swing, there’s no better time to help your children recognize the value of giving. Of course, there is value in giving back to your community or those less fortunate year-round, but if there’s only...

Moms who volunteer at their kids' schools are the unsung heroes of the education system. We wear many hats, from helping out in the classroom to organizing school events. But one of our most important — and challenging —...

Big department stores can be overwhelming for anyone during the holiday season. There's loud music, bright lights, crowded aisles, beeping price scanners, and people rushing around. When I think of Walmart I think of peak "holiday chaos," especially on...

When my mom was diagnosed with HELLP syndrome while she was pregnant with me, her prognosis was not good. In 1989, birth at 35 weeks was considered risky and both of them were nervous to become parents in such...

I recently went on a trip with my two youngest children (5 and almost 1). This was my first time traveling alone with them. I am a planner…I like to pack well ahead of time. I like to know where...

Business travel and little kids generally don't mix, but when you win an all expenses paid trip to New York City, business travel and little kids is a MUST! Here are my top tips on how to maximize business...

  With Thanksgiving right around the corner, the words “grateful” and "thankful" are thrown around quite often. And while we think it’s a great time of year to embrace it, we always try to to cultivate an environment that fosters...

Living in Orlando we are spoiled when it comes to looking for a weekend activity or staycation. There is no shortage of things to do, especially when it comes to the theme parks... for us, specifically Universal Orlando. As I’ve...

Today marks 4 weeks since my son broke his jaw. Due to the fact that he will miss a “traditional” halloween, I wanted to make him a boo basket fit for a kid with a broken jaw! So I...

I LOVE halloween and love dressing up! It is always so much fun with the kids BUT costumes can get costly and stressful. Here are my easy halloween costume ideas, sure to make halloween costume planning a breeze! Mommy n...

We’re in the thick of the digital age, where the internet serves as a boundless source of knowledge, and the art of critical thinking is more crucial than ever before. As our children embark on digital journeys, they are...