Ages + Stages

The temperatures have officially dropped below freezing.  I've pulled out the hats.  I've matched up all of the gloves, and my kids have retired their warm weather wardrobes. But despite the cold temperatures, if you see me running into a store you probably won't see my toddler wearing...

I was walking through a crowded flea market with my baby snuggled close in his carrier when I heard a woman whisper to her friend, “She’s spoiling that baby.” I was sharing a story about how my baby kept me...

Most people spend their time in the car enjoying podcasts, shuffling their favorite Amazon Music playlist, or simply savoring the sweet, sweet silence. Some drivers roll their windows down and belt out their favorite song into the wind. Others...

If you’re a parent the likelihood of you having a mile-long list of things you said you’d never do pre-children...is probably pretty high. You know what I’m talking about right? The things you witnessed in others and instantly said “my...

There’s nothing better than seeing your child’s smile light up the room, so it makes sense to do everything you can to help protect that grin for years to come. In addition to establishing a strong oral health routine...

It's hard for me to be the play mom.  I think it might be because of my family of origin, but I sometimes have a tough time connecting with my children. That's a scary thing for me to write, but it's...

Moms are notorious for multi-tasking and being short on time. So I love to do anything that accomplishes multiple purposes at once. A few years ago I led 'mom and me' workouts on nearby playgrounds. I loved the idea...

As a summer baby and a mother of a summer baby, I know all too well the challenges Oklahoma can bring when planning a birthday party. Some of you may not know this, but it can get too hot...

Our family has always loved football, and so we were thrilled when our young kids showed interest in learning the game too! Flag football continues to rise in popularity and is one of the fastest growing sports among families,...

I've heard all of the tips: "Cut the end off, then he won't want it anymore." "Let him throw it away himself. He will be fine!" "Just tell him it got lost. He will forget about it." I've read the articles on how...

Dear first born, In a few days, a new baby will be at our house. In the past months, we have talked about his coming arrival. You have heard us talk about how baby brother will be so tiny. He...

You may remember Part I of this post from January. Back then I was in the last weeks of my second pregnancy and was reflecting on the differences from my first. Well that pregnancy is now an almost 2...