Ages & Stages

We love putting together Easter baskets to our kids! Recently we have focused more on making non candy easter baskets. We have tried to get things they love, some necessary items, fun snacks and sometimes just silly gifts. Whether you love...

You often hear it repeated: we only get 18 years of milestones, events, and experiences with our children. That’s 18 summers, Christmases, Back-to-School seasons, and birthday parties. However, sometimes these experiences tend to feel overwhelming. My most daunting event?...

Believe it or not the new school year right around the corner, and there are so many fun things going on. To get you in the back to school spirit, we put together a list of local events happening...

For quite a while not, it has been totally normal for moms to receive maternity leave for the birth of their children. This time is there to allow them to bond and care for the newborn in its first...

Pregnant Mammas, you need to know about this: The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. I wish this was in place when I had my 3rd child in 2012. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued a final rule to implement...

'Tis the season...for accidents. If your holidays are anything like mine, you'll agree that this time of year is an accident waiting to happen! Ladders are pulled from storage to hang twinkling lights, tempting breakable ornaments are hung from trees just inches...

As a parent, you're likely beginning to realize that technology will be a part of your kids’ life. The good news is that this prospect isn’t as negative as you may think. Many perks to technology can help your...

Universal Theme Park definitely chose the right name.  They have stepped up their game when it comes to being an inclusive park.  They currently offer a variety of accommodations for guests with disabilities. Each park (Volcano Bay and Universal...

My son almost drowned in a pool. That’s why I’ve become an advocate for pool safety, especially for toddlers. A few years ago, I had a day off during the summer, so I went to the pool with my wife...

Are you struggling to tear your gadget-addict kids away from their screens this summer? Don't worry, you're not alone! It's a common challenge for many parents in the digital age. With screens capturing most of the attention and outdoor...

I am the parent to three girls, ages 24, 20, and 15. Ever since I started to work for AIHA, the association for occupational and environmental health and safety (OEHS) scientists and professionals, in 2014, my mama bear instinct...

Babies often start out not being able to move an inch from anywhere there kept, and then in no time they're all over the place, climbing things, scattering places, and leaving you scared they're going to hurt themselves any...

Summer is going by too fast, amiright? I saw a whole rack of backpacks the other day at TJMaxx. BACKPACKS! So I'm here to say hold on, partner, and wrangle summer back from those rapidly creeping Back to School...

With the addition of Toy Story Land and Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway, Hollywood Studios is a great park for families with kids under 5. It is a perfect place to see some of their favorite Disney Junior characters,...

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...