Ages + Stages

As a working mother of two, I can say that making the transition to pumping at work isn't always easy. But I did learn a few things the first time around that helped me during my second transition to pumping...

Ah, the summer heat is here. Which means some of us are lucky enough to breastfeed our child with the sticky, sweatiness that summer brings. This can cause frustration with trying to provide for your child while also enjoying...

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...

When my daughter was about two or three years old, another toddler bit her. The mom of the biter ran in and said to her child, "You do not bite! Do you want me to bite you back? Look how...

There are a plethora of articles out there about ways to help your kids learn, how to create safe learning spaces, and how to give yourself grace as you navigate homeschooling. But I was looking for something different; I...

“I want people to know that I am not a bad guy.” This quote came from a brave middle school boy who got up in front of a large crowd of people to advocate for himself. This courageous boy...

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...

I decided at 35 weeks pregnant that I wanted to write about ways to care for yourself while on maternity leave. This little guy's comedic timing proved impeccable, so here I am I trying to squeak in a few...

It's my 40th birthday this month, and my daughter turns one year old just four days prior. I remember the day I found out I was pregnant and knew I would be an "older" mom. There was shock, joy,...

When our firstborn came into this world, we were so incredibly lucky to be showered with gifts. One of those gifts turned out to be his best friend, his comfort animal, his everything. My son was such a good baby, only...