Ages + Stages

From the moment a woman discovers she is pregnant, she's faced with so many new decisions. And one of the most important decisions is choosing who will care for her during pregnancy and labor. In recent years, an increasing number...

Kids grow so fast. I remember my mom saying that when I was a kid, but I didn't completely understand until I had my own little ones. When I complained to her about how tired I was with my newborn,...

As a mom to four teens, I’ve gotten pretty good at “the talks.” I remember the “sex talk” I had with my firstborn; my face was bright red as I stumbled through all the elements. I certainly improved with...

My 5-year-old son needs a new "big kid" bike for this summer. As we begin our bike shopping journey, I want to make sure that: I make a good investment on the bike I purchase for my oldest son, because...

The very last bag of breastmilk. I'm holding it in my hand. I'm staring down at it. I feel a knot growing in my throat right above my collarbone. How could this possibly be it? How is it over already? I spent...

Second and third-time mamas generally have all the essentials — diapers, nursery furniture, books, you name it. And so it can be a little daunting to think of gift ideas for second-time moms. Thankfully, gift giving is my love language...

Movie nights are a great way to get cozy and settle in with your family. And after a long week of school, work, and activities, it can be a treat to simply get lost in a great story. But, if...

Foster Care. Those two little words came to my mind often when I began to build my family. My husband Travis and I were in our second year of marriage and had a 2-year-old daughter. Being adopted as a baby,...

Get ready to set your clocks ahead on March 10, because daylight saving time is right around the corner! I’m sure you're just as bummed as I am about losing an extra hour of sleep. And the process is even...

As I write this, my baby will only be a baby for six more days. I've simultaneously dreamed of this transition and dreaded it. I've dreamed about this one year milestone because I have learned I'm not good at the baby...