Ages + Stages

Whether you gave birth naturally, had a c-section, or adopted, having a new baby can be extremely exhausting. On top of adjusting to life with your sweet little human, it can be tiring having friends and family wanting to come over...

When I was pregnant, everyone asked me if I was planning on breastfeeding. Sure, I thought I'd give it a try. But if it didn't work out, I was ok with throwing in the towel, too. Friends had warned...

The number one goal of parents is to keep their babies safe, but sometimes doing so isn't quite as obvious as you'd imagine. From baby proofing your home to educating yourself on car seat and water safety, it can be...

Life goes so fast. Doesn't it? It seems like an endless stream of feeding, diapering, bathing, sleeping. Then one day you look up and two years has flown by! Every once in a while I get a small moment...

Life before your first baby and life after your first baby are very different animals. Your new baby affects every aspect of your daily life, including how you communicate with others. Since technology plays such a huge role in today's...

I say potty training is a saga because so far I've seen 3 different versions and am looking forward to the 4th! I'm pretty sure the 4th will start soon. There have already been indicators that he might be ready....

I’ve always been a healthy person, I’ve always been athletic, and I’ve always eaten pretty well. When I got pregnant with my daughter in 2009, all of that was suddenly just not good enough. I knew that I needed to...

So far in my 3.5(ish) years of parenting, I have found that the trials I have struggled with most are the ones I was completely arrogant confident about pre-children.  I worked in child care throughout my college years, so...

I flew solo for my first daycare tour.  My husband couldn't get away from work and I figured I could get a grasp of whether or not the place looked like Mrs. Hannigan's house from Annie without his input. I...

I recently discovered I had a lot to learn about pregnancy. From bouts of depression and anxiety to giving up foods I used to love and craving ones I previously avoided, there was a learning curve even bigger than...

Somewhere in the first few years of your child's life you suddenly go from carrying a diaper bag to carrying a Potty Preparedness Bag. The transition can be quite daunting if this is your first experience, but I'm here to...

Yes, you read that correctly! I do not buy gifts for babies. I am a firm believer in not buying gifts for a child that I don't even know, and probably won't know, or for a child who probably won't be...