Ages & Stages

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...

Having a college aged kid is both rewarding and very sad. From knowing which colleges to select, to letting them fly and become adults in the "real" world is a scary experience for us parents, but a much needed...

Hey there, exhausted parents! Welcome to a world where sleepless nights become a thing of the past and mornings are filled with smiles. As a pediatric sleep consultant, I've helped over hundreds of families who were right where you...

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...

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...

Kids go through a lot. Whether it’s a parent’s death, a divorce, or someone bullying them at school, kids are often left to their own devices to cope with the upheaval. A child with depression often seems to follow...

Mom confession: I hate breastfeeding, and I can't wait for the day that it's over. When my first baby was born, I didn’t cry with joy like I’d expected. Everyone else did, but I was just relieved that birth was...

Parents strive to expand their kids’ palates, eat more vegetables and try different foods, especially if they have a picky eater. Below are a few tried and true tips to help get kids in the kitchen, try something new...

Summertime is almost here, and parents across the country are looking for ways to keep kids entertained and help continue to encourage learning and creativity during the break. But instead of forcing kids to do worksheets, or watching them...

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As parents, we all want the best for our children. We want them to grow up happy, healthy, and well-educated. One way many parents choose to give their children a head start in their education is by enrolling them in...

  Last night I ordered three books that I plan to read on our beach vacation.  I asked several friends for book recommendations, added about ten books to my Amazon cart, then whittled my choices down to three.  I am giddy at the...

Mother's Day can be a particularly challenging time for moms who have children with special needs. The demands of caring for a child with a disability can be overwhelming, and it can be easy to feel isolated and alone....

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...

As a former football mom (and life-long football fan), I know that youth football teaches kids valuable life skills. The impact of positive sportsmanship, personal accountability, and leadership are powerful skills that kids should be encouraged to develop at...