Ages + Stages

Every year around this time my children excitedly await the arrival of our Elf on the Shelf, Tinker. Tinker arrived to our house several years ago and is now a family member. Our Elf is what we call a "thoughtful elf."...

School might seem so far away for your soon-to-be Kindergartener, but as we all know, time flies! Preparing your child for Kindergarten can feel very overwhelming, as it's a big transition. This is a helpful guide to get you...

Whether your child is 6 months old or 16, it's always a good time to think about saving for college and their future education. Looking at the current cost of college, now is a good time to start planning...

I thought I was done dating. But I was wrong. Now my kids are setting me up on blind dates with their friends’ moms (and sometimes dads, too). Ugh. I miss the days of playdates being only with kids of my...

When I first wrote about using ASL with our daughter, it was out of excitement for the avenue of communication it opened up for us until it was time for her to start verbally expressing herself. Toddler Speech Development And for...

I now officially have a licensed teenage driver and let me tell you, it’s been a trip getting here! Many of us probably remember being excited and anxious to drive. Dreaming of how cool and independent it would make us...

As a mom, you’ve likely struggled through a milestone, decision, or phase with your child. Those times can bring up a lot of emotions ranging from sadness and frustration to doubt and sometimes guilt. These difficult times or decisions regarding...

My kids (almost two and almost five) LOVE the water. And water safety is very important to me — we go to the lake often, and we have family in Florida. They need to know how to swim and be...

We all know our toddlers' attention span isn't the greatest yet, and it can be tough to keep them engaged for a while. I found these three simple (but fun!) activities for toddlers can keep them busy long enough...

Bedwetting & Pediatric Incontinence Bedwetting is a common issue. An estimated 5-7 million children in the United States experience bedwetting after they finish potty training. With 1-2% of those continuing to have problems into adulthood. Typically, bedwetting is caused by constipation and/or...