Ages + Stages

Extended Breastfeeding. It's a term that makes a lot of people in the American culture cringe. Anything past one year? YUCK! Before I even had my first child, I was questioned by friends and friendly coworkers alike that were curious...

This age, four years old, is the exact place I thought I would never see. For so long, I couldn’t see past the age of two, and most days, I was so deep into the thick of the weeds I...

Mom guilt. You wonder if you're doing the right thing, especially when it comes to growing your family. If I have another baby, will I be replacing my other children? Will they feel like I don't love them anymore?...

Your relationship with your daycare should be a partnership. A partnership that works together to enhance and support your child's learning. My partnership with my boys' daycare has been evolving with time. Our partnership has involved breast milk policies,...

Finding childcare is one the most high stakes decisions you will make. You try to find a balance among convenience, budget, safety, and a healthy learning environment. It is a daunting decision, no doubt. When you are looking for childcare...

Dear Aidan & Neely, It’s National Siblings Day today, and my wish for you both is that you can push pause on the constant acrimony for a moment and appreciate one another. I know, in your current stage of life,...

Since they were infants, my twins have spent their days being cared for by someone other than myself or my husband. Both my husband and I work outside the home, which means our boys are spending on average ten...

Some children are naturally athletic. Put a racket in their hand or a ball at their feet and wondrous things happen. Others have the means, the commitment, and the determination to excel in sports. Attending multiple practices a week,...

Hi. I’m a third time mom and I hired a sleep consultant.  When I was pregnant with my first, I did all I could to prepare for her birth. I searched out classes, books, blog posts, birth groups on FB,...

New Years Eve is probably the biggest holiday that has changed since becoming a mother. New Years before kids consisted of short, sparkly dresses; heels, dancing and drinking champagne until the early morning; followed by sleeping until noon, watching...