Ages & Stages

Excerpted from Everything We Should Have Taught You in High School, But Never Did by Dr. Richard Gary Shear. Copyright © 2023 Richard Shear. Reprinted with permission from Richard Shear. New York, NY. All rights reserved. Schools Did Not Teach...

Screens are a part of everyday life in the digital age, but do we know of the effects of screen time for kids? As a parent, you probably use phones, tablets, and TVs to schedule your kid’s activities, gather...

We can’t count the times parents have told us how much their children love pediped® shoes and even refuse to wear other footwear. We know kids can feel the difference that healthy footwear makes. From day one, our mantra—comfort,...

Running a family is a full-time job—and your little ones safety and health is always top of mind. Unfortunately, not everyone else is as thoughtful, cautious and as safe as you are, and accidents can happen because of someone else’s...

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...

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...

It’s college acceptance season, meaning many students will now be deciding which college they’ll be heading to in the fall. However, although students may get accepted to every school they’ve applied for, it’s not always possible financially for them...

Summer is almost here, which means taking the kiddos to the park for playground fun. But before you march out the door, here are a few tips to keep your kids safe. Keep an Eye on Them One of the easiest things...

Who knew that allergies could affect on children's behavior?? According to the Centers for Disease Control, Nearly 1 in 3 U.S. adults and more than 1 in 4 U.S. children reported having a seasonal allergy, eczema, or food allergy in...

Giving birth is a life-changing experience for women. While some women give birth vaginally, others require a cesarean section, or C-section, to safely deliver their baby. A C-section is a surgical procedure in which a baby is delivered through...

Motherhood is hard and author Meredith Ethington beautifully captures the mental load of motherhood in her newest novel "The Mother Load: Surviving the Daily Grind Without Losing Your Ever-Loving Mind." This book is going to be my new go-to recommendation...

Are you looking for a fun and memorable way to capture the beauty and innocence of childhood? If so, our Pop Up Portrait Playdate is for you!! Look no further than Little Llamas Portraits to deliver the best black and...

As a mama with a child who has Special Needs, I know how nerve wracking it can be to take on the hustle and bustle of Walt Disney World! There's so much planning that goes into the PERFECT Disney Vacation...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is one of the most common disabilities to date, impacting around 1% of the entire population. For many, ASD can create difficulties with communication, learning, and social interactions. With autism being a common diagnosis, it...

With school coming to a close and the fancy-free days of summer in front of you, it's the perfect time of year to take a family vacation, including with kids with autism. When you have a child on the spectrum,...