Ages + Stages

I was remarking to friends recently how interesting it is to watch my children’s innate personalities manifest after birth. When it comes to nature vs. nurture, I’m always quick to rattle off a myriad of reasons in support of...

When I was 38 weeks pregnant with my first I found myself sitting at the baseball field watching the son of a close family friend play competitive youth baseball. At that moment I realized one of the perks of...

?Maybe it’s because she is my baby & always will be... ?Maybe it’s because I’m older, in my forties, and realize the fleeting preciousness of these uninhibited pure moments... ? Maybe it’s because I am a mom to many at many...

Text & Email & APPS, OH MY! Had Dorothy been a parent and had known the digital information overload and requirements of modern day parents these days, would she have walked the yellow brick road knowing the demands? Technology....

Books have the power to show kids how much they have in common with other kids their age even when they think they are alone and the only ones facing challenges. Being able to navigate obstacles in their lives...

It’s Food Allergy Awareness Week, and while I love the opportunity it gives me to spread awareness and help educate others, it’s a time when I always find myself reflecting. As a mom managing multiple food allergies under one...

When you're the mom of a teen boy, the last place you want to visit is Funky Town. Hormones, sporting events, and missed showers can leave your home smelling more like a locker room than a field of gardenias.  If...

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I am a minimalist at heart. I am not sentimental at all- I throw away birthday cards and old high school mementos with gusto. Clear, uncluttered space makes me happy. But I am not the only one who lives in...

My 14-month-old just attended his third wedding. Two were Indian weddings (weekend-long celebrations that include a 2+ hour ceremony) and one was a destination wedding in Ireland. All required travel. The #1 thing I've learned: weddings are not designed...