Ages & Stages

One of our favorite traditions every spring is to go blueberry picking at Southern Hill Farms in Clermont.  We had our first experience there last year and couldn't wait to go back.  Just a short 25 minute drive from...

As we entered the turnstile at the Amway Center for a recent Orlando Magic game, my two and a half year old grabbed my leg, making it impossible to move forward. I looked down just in time to see...

It was the beginning of summer, 2014. I just had my third daughter, and I decided to do the unthinkable. I decided to keep all three of my girls home for the summer. No preschool, no daycare. I decided to...

I usually shy away from blogging about controversial "hot button" issues like religion, politics, and taking small children to restaurants.  So I'm writing outside my comfort zone today after recently stumbling across a blog post that caught fire in mere minutes about...

It was a Saturday morning about 6 months ago and we found ourselves asking, "What to do?  What to do?"  We are constantly looking for weekend outings that are 1. local and inexpensive and 2. educational and fun.  Suddenly, on...

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...

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Now that Spring is here Easter is right around the corner! Being able to share Easter stories with your children is such a great way to bond between parent and child, not to mention that it's a great way...

It used to sound much more daunting to say I have "Two under two." However, the truth is having a one year old and newborn is much easier than managing twins or two toddlers. As my daughter quickly approaches four and my...

  Over the past month, I have been exploring and researching meaningful activities to keep my energetic toddler entertained, out of trouble, and away from watching TV all day! I am new to being home with a toddler all day, so...

With re-registration happening all around me this time of year, I couldn't help but remember two years ago when I was stressing out about finding the “perfect” daycare fit for our son Everett. It weighed heavy on my mind for weeks,...

So here’s the thing. Breastfeeding? It was kinda horrific for me. Eleven years ago, my daughter was born three weeks early. Not premature, but tiny and without the sucking reflex. However, I knew the value of breast milk. I determined...

February is National Children's Dental Health Awareness month. If you have a little one, maybe you haven't taken them in for their first teeth cleaning yet, or maybe you've been wondering when you should take them, or where you should...

Last year we shared with you a playlist to make sure that The Wheels on the Bus and Old MacDonald aren't the only songs getting stuck in your head! Believe me, we've been there - humming "alllll thruuuuu the townnnnn"...

I love all things holiday & I am a Pinterest addict, so I was super excited to find this simple (& inexpensive) project to do for Valentine's Day with my little guy. The first project I did with my little man was...