Ages & Stages

It's summer and that means it's hot here in Florida. We spend a lot of time at the beach, lakes, and pools to stay cool. Below are 5 important water safety tips. Supervision is key: Whether your child can swim...

To be honest, we were excited to start potty training.  No more diapers?  Yes, please! When our toddler was 15 months old we decided to start with potty training in hopes to have her out of diapers before our second was...

Some parenting tasks, like potty training are really challenging, and they can be even more stressful for the single mom. My niece Jessi is raising her little girl Jaylynn alone with the assistance of her parents and paid childcare...

  by guest contributor Katie Schweitzer SUPPLIES Kid potty Stickers Juice, milk, water, popsicles, yogurt, any liquids 4 day potty training chart Toilet Paper Wipes Big Girl Panties (let your kid pick some out!) T-shirts Dresses Three types of candies or treats (it’s going to be a sugar overload for a couple...

  Have you ever heard the old saying life is not a sprint, it’s a marathon? Well, I kind of like to think that our potty training experience has been the same. Here we are, in June, Potty Training Awareness...

Are your kids obsessed with Frozen and asking for all things Elsa and Anna?  Little Gloriana, proud designer of the immensely popular “Mini & Me” collection (the matching girl and doll* clothing collection), brings you the gorgeous & cinematic...

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...

We appear to be in the midst of a “happiness” movement. You’ve probably heard this song by Pharrell a time or 200, or maybe “If You’re Happy and You Know It” is more your speed these days. Maybe you’ve...

  Lately, our lives have centered around FASHION. We have had to consider 5th grade graduation party dresses and shoes for the theme of “Hollywood Glam;” 5th grade graduation ceremony dresses and shoes; 8th grade social dresses and shoes; National...

Growing up, when it was time for our family vacations, we all piled in our van and hit the road. I can't even begin to count how many road trips I've taken in my life, many of them to...

The end of the school year is almost approaching and with that comes the realization that we have a lot of our child's artwork, projects and papers that we want to keep... and the tip is simply to TAKE...

A few of my closest friends are currently pregnant with their first child (YAY!) and one recently asked me what I love most about being a mom. This is my answer… Take a moment to travel back in time, to...

I must have blinked, because at the end of the month we are celebrating my son’s fifth birthday. One night over dinner, I was asking him what he would like to do for his birthday and what kind of decorations he wanted,...

For moms on the go, easy snacks are a lifesaver. Unfortunately, the easy snacks are not always the healthiest snacks. And if they're healthy -- like organic squeeze applesauce -- they can get costly at $.99 each. So, we...

I'm that nerd-of-a-mama who was purchasing books for my baby before my sweet girl even arrived. Crazy, yes, but I have a very special relationship with books, and I couldn't wait to introduce her to that relationship. Books are...