Ages & Stages

Santiago: I remember when I was pregnant looking for that special and safe place where you would be staying when I came back to work after my Maternity leave was over. I did so much research and interviewed so many...

There is a quote I have seen countless times on Pinterest that I can totally relate to... Boys, n.: a noise with dirt on it. This is so true! My boys are inevitably dirty and extremely loud. Like always. I know so many...

It's daylight savings time again?! Really? Didn't we just turn our clocks backwards yesterday? We think we are getting into a good pattern with our children's sleep and then the clock changes again. So here I am again to...

As my 8th grade daughter and I hastily made our way from one school night activity to another, she announces from the passenger seat that her boyfriend just broke up with her. In a text. So I did what any...

NICU Mama isn’t typically on the list of things you expect while you are expecting, unless you are a veteran NICU Mama. After our first-born baby girl made her grand entrance at a mere 25 weeks, we had different...

For the past two years, I have shared our candy-free valentines for our toddler(s) - check them out here and here. As you have guessed, I'm back with even more candy-free valentines this year, as well as some other...

Are you disappointed in how your child is doing in school? Are you fed up with too much homework or not enough one-on-one time between student and teacher? Or maybe you just desire more freedom for your family? Have...

So it’s World Breastfeeding Week. And if you’re a mom like me, you might have, well, mixed feelings about the extravaganza. After a great experience breastfeeding my firstborn, I had to pump exclusively for #2, and so far, for...

  Congrats on your new baby! It's inevitable, whether you’re caring for your first child or your seventh, there’s bound to come a moment when you wonder “Now what do I do?” Our friends at KinderCare have 50 years of...

  If you’re like me then you've had Back to School on your mind for a while. Let’s be honest, school this year is going to be different and a big adjustment for everyone. It doesn’t matter if your kids...

Mamma, so much is on our plates and sometimes with our busy schedules it is hard to fit everything in.  Making an elaborate, healthy dinner can be quite a chore sometimes. It is even harder when we are rushing...

If you have yet to visit this LEGO wonderland, I've compiled some important info for your first trip to LEGOLAND! Here's What to Expect on Your First Trip to LEGOLAND Florida! The Arrival From the moment we arrived, everything was really easy...

Dear Fellow Room Mom,  It's that magical time of the year for field trips, class performances, end of the year celebrations, planning summer activities....and teacher appreciation week. Just when you think that things can't get any busier they do. I totally...

  Originally posted October 2017. Updated October 2020. Where to start? Where does one start when they begin to share about one of the toughest days of your life? Miscarriage. It was four years ago last month. We weren't even married for...

With my oldest soon to enter high school and my youngest learning to use the potty, I've been contemplating more and more about going back to work. This would be a huge change in my homeschooled family's life. My kids...