Ages + Stages

Summer break is upon us and my boys and I are thrilled! We love the late bedtimes, freedom, and downtime that summer brings. I wish we had later wake-up times as well, but my boys aren't quite there yet....

Who comes to mind when you hear the name Alex? Taylor Swift or Taylor Lautner? What about the name Carson? Cameron? Morgan or Reese? What about names like Peyton? Dylan, Riley or Jordan? Are they unisex names or names...

 Let’s start by calling this what it is: May is a hot mess of crazy! Projects, recitals, end of year parties, hat day, critter day, summer camp planning, teacher gifts, field trips and programs. Whew! Our school is seriously the...

Kindergarten has changed a lot over the years. The year I started school, we only did a flannel board about the weather, played dress-up, had show and tell, milk and cookies and then we’d all go home. Nowadays, I...

Maybe you relate to this situation: You had one, perfect child. You spent a lot of time washing her pacifiers off, refusing to let him watch any TV, and making only organic baby food. None of these things are...

Parents do weird things, and possibly one of the strangest is spending lots of money on trips that kids most likely will only remember a few moments. My parents took my sister and me to Disney World when I...

What are little boys made of? Snakes and snails And puppy-dogs' tails That's what little boys are made of.   What are little girls made of? Sugar and spice And everything nice That's what little girls are made of.   I don't think this old nursery rhyme is true,...

I think I can, I think I can... We've all done it: sat at the wheel of our car, closed our eyes, and prayed fervently that our entire family will survive umpteenth hours sardined in a metal-and-plastic box on wheels...

What's in my hospital bag? With less than a week away from my due date, I have finally packed my hospital bag! I have read many lists of “must haves” that were very helpful, but of course, my bag is...

Here comes summer! It is sneaking up on us and bringing with it sunshine, pool days, and long days of freedom. Isn’t it refreshing how some things never change? Generations over, kids still always look forward to these staples...