Ages + Stages

A lot of times during the summer, I end up making sandwiches or pasta salad or just picking up food because it is just too hot to cook. But come those cool fall evenings, I am tearing it up...

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Specifically, October 15th is the day dedicated to families who have suffered the greatest of tragedies—losing a baby too soon, whether through miscarriage or infant death.  As a friend, sister, and daughter...

Congrats, you're a parent - and the work has only just begun! The responsibilities begin early—way before baby ever arrives. Selecting the right doctor for your son or daughter usually takes place before you give birth. The pediatrician you choose...

Sip Shop Brunch has come and gone and my kids STILL talk about how much fun they had at our event. From the magical face painter to Queen Elsa and Princess Anna, it’s safe to say everyone had a...

When it comes to what to expect on or near your labor and delivery day . . . my best advice is to have no expectations whatsoever. I will explain why. I totally respect birth plans, natural births, home births...

With summer break closing out this week, I like to reminisce with my kids about their favorite parts of vacation. Their response was the same each time I asked: camping and going to the beach. That's the beauty of...

Since the news first came out last week about a measles case in San Diego, we've gotten a lot of questions from moms. We all want to know: "What does this mean?" "Is my baby in danger?" "Where did...

Did you know that tooth decay (cavities, specifically) is the most common chronic childhood disease? 51 million school hours are lost annually due to dental-related illnesses. Protect your child's teeth by starting dental visits early. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry...

What do you want to do when you grow up? What are you doing with your life? I have to admit that up until a little over a year ago, I was still trying to figure out the answers...

As we prepare to become parents, we begin to research is what is safe and healthy for our precious babies. Oftentimes, we learn that we shouldn't use any sunscreen at all on them, and that we should keep them...

Today women have more options than ever to select where, or how, they will give birth. From hospitals to home births, or the in-between option of a birthing center, the information out there can get overwhelming. Recently we have...

Everyone talks about how exciting and joyful it will be to have a baby, but people rarely talk about how hard it actually is. Being a new mom (whether it's your first child or 5th) can be extremely difficult....