Ages & Stages

Parents everywhere rejoice when it is back to school time. While we will miss our littles while they are gone during the day, most of us are relieved to finally be free of the relentless requests for snacks, constant need...

It is time to let go of the guilt about sleep training! That's right mama, there is so much good that can come from sleep training your baby or child that it can outweigh the hard few days that...

It's summer and summer means; V-A-C-A-T-I-O-N! When on vacation with children, ensuring adequate sleep can be challenging. Vacation can disrupt sleep, unless you plan for it. With a few hacks, you can ensure that everyone gets a good night's...

In a few short weeks, many parents will be shedding bittersweet tears of joy and sadness as their young adult children toss their high school graduation caps in the air. The official countdown to an empty room has begun....

The holidays are upon us and it’s time to get your shopping lists ready. BlueSprig Pediatrics, a national provider of ABA therapy for children with autism, knows that for gift-givers of cherished children with autism, finding the perfect little...

When a kid starts taking beginner’s lessons, it's such a joyful milestone for you as the parent or guardian. It marks the beginning of a child developing a new skill and simply having fun while doing so. For a...

Moving with kids is not easy. Whether you are moving to another city in Florida or across the country, it’s all challenging when children are involved. Even if everyone in the family generally seems excited about the move, kids...

College application season’s coming up, and with it, the looming question: how am I going to finance my education? To most, the answer lies in some combination of savings, financial aid, and most significantly, debt.  Yet far too often, families...

Florida Back to School Tax Free Event Once only a 3 day weekend, the Back to School Tax Free Weekend in Florida is now 14 days long! The School Sales Tax holiday runs from Monday, July 25, 2022 to Sunday,...

If you have a growing child, you know how challenging it is to keep them entertained. Some toddlers need something to play with to stimulate their senses and stay in a good mood. That’s why toys are great materials...

As we round out April which is Cesarean Awareness Month, I wanted to clear up some misconceptions people might have about them. These c-section misconceptions are not helpful to the mother who experiences this major surgery, especially when this...

Navigating the tumultuous waters of puberty with your child can be a daunting task, but fear not — you've stumbled upon the puberty survival guide for parents. As your young one embarks on this transformative journey toward adulthood, it's...

Big department stores can be overwhelming for anyone during the holiday season. There's loud music, bright lights, crowded aisles, beeping price scanners, and people rushing around. When I think of Walmart I think of peak "holiday chaos," especially on...

October is a special month in our house. It’s filled with all of the fall things, birthday celebrations and Halloween! It’s also ADHD Awareness Month and some of the people I love most in my life have ADHD. You may...

Birthday parties are some of the most exciting experiences kids can have. These are events they’ll not only enjoy at the time, but ones they’ll also think back on fondly for years to come. That said, it’s pretty challenging...