Ages & Stages

Merriam-Webster defines SPORTSMANSHIP as fair play, respect for opponents, and polite behavior by someone who is competing in a sport or other competition. Parents and coaches - you don't need a mirror to see your reflection.  Just watch your kids...

Now that I have a big-girl two year old, I have really started to rethink my approach to her toys and her play. Of course I want her to build her imagination, experience new situations, and learn about the...

Life as a mom is crazy. Whether you're a working mom or a stay at home mom, we all figure out ways to keep our heads above water (most days at least). Here is a peek at what a day...

It has been 2 years since our littlest had lip tie surgery and his 4 front teeth fixed. The experience was traumatic, for me. I was terrified of him being put to sleep for this, but, there was not...

Middle school. The awkward years. The growing up years. The drama years. Do you remember EVERY detail from middle school? I do. Back in my day, it was called Jr. High. I remember my locker location. I remember the popular...

Why didn’t anyone tell me that the toiletries for toddlers should be included as a line item in our family budget!!!?!?!? Yes, we really need more toilet paper already. And while I’m at it, we need bubble gum-flavored children’s...

You’ve heard of the summer slump right?! Well, 2020 has given us a new math equation.  Covid + summer slump = disaster. At least for me and for many moms around me. Here’s the deal, I haven’t done Algebra...

For Central Floridians, one of the easiest vacations to take with small children is a Disney Cruise! No airplanes to board, no luggage restrictions (we had seven checked bags on our recent cruise!) -- it's just a quick jaunt...

If you’re anything like me, you probably cringe at the thought of your toddler ingesting unnecessary sugar this Valentine’s Day. Last year I shared candy-free toddler valentines. They were a huge success, so I'm back to share another round of Candy-Free Toddler Valentines! Non-food...

Can your baby breathe all through the night? Can he nap without life support? Does her little body do the involuntary things necessary to survive sleep? I pray that it’s so for you. It’s not like that for Ian. This dapper...

I always knew I wanted 3 kids. I came from a family of 3 and have a sister and a brother. I wanted two girls and a boy, in that order. So far, I’m on track and have 2...

Being pregnant is a blessing, a beautiful blessing; so, don't get me wrong when I say... being pregnant during a Florida summer is the absolute worst, because it is. If I had the ability, the luxury really, to choose...

When I gave birth to my daughter at Waterman Hospital nearly two years ago, there was only one exceptionally spacious delivery room that every mama-to-be in my birth class was ready to fight for! It had a large couch...

Mama, are early mornings or night wakings killin’ ya?! Let's take a show of hands. How many of you have heard the saying, "Keep your baby up, and he will sleep later.”? The later we keep them up, the...

Sleep and heat do not mix! Keeping cool on summer nights can be tough when it is hot out. And oh my it is H-O-T out! I can remember being a child and struggling hard to fall asleep in...