Ages + Stages

It’s the season for coughing…  from persistent, dry coughs to those coughs that sound like the sea lions barking at Sea World. Here’s what you need to know about children and coughs and, most importantly, when to seek medical...

Whew — I have to admit, I attempted to write this post yesterday, and simply could not. Like many of you, I found the news about the loss of Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and 7 other people overwhelmingly sad....

January is an important month, containing Martin Luther King Jr.’s holiday, my daughter’s birthday, my nephew’s birthday, and it solidifies the start of a new year. We’re all renewed with a sense of readiness for change; set out with...

I recently did a 'mommy and me' photoshoot with the fabulous Geena Crawford, owner of Geena Crawford Photography. If you are in the market for a photographer that specializes in family, maternity and children - Geena is your gal!  You can't...

Most of us grow up with a lineup of holiday traditions, and this year I’m implementing Bake Day! Whether it’s the cookie decorating, the cleanup, the gifting, or the eating, there is a treat for everyone. This time, our...

If you’re the parent of a teen, you may have already witnessed enough drama and extreme mood swings to rival an episode of “Real Housewives.”  But how do you know if what you’re seeing is typical teenage angst or...

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and you know what that means.  Traveling to see family, overnights with the grandparents, and endless holiday parties. If you have a preschooler, you know all of that comes with the...

I know it might sound crazy, but having a third child made me a more relaxed mom. This doesn't mean that it is easier having three kids or that there is any less chaos (there is actually more), but...

It’s almost Halloween, no doubt one of your kid’s favorite holidays!  And who can blame them?  I remember loving it as a kid!  It’s spooky, I mean, who doesn’t love the adrenaline rush and suspense of getting scared out...

The Brain Balance Program is a non-medical and drug-free approach to overcoming the challenges of ADHD, learning disabilities, processing disorders, Asperger Syndrome (now considered part of ASD), and a host of other related childhood learning and developmental issues. With a...

Here are a few tips for staying safe while you set out on the trek for treats this Halloween. The costumes have been chosen, the houses are haunted, the pumpkins have been carved, phrases from Hocus Pocus are in...

One of the toughest times of year to protect your child’s teeth as a parent is Halloween and spills into the holidays with Thanksgiving, Christmas and the New Year. Candy just seems to be everywhere. Educating your kids about...