Ages + Stages

  There are so many ways to assist parents during this challenging time in their life these are just a few. Looking back on our NICU journey (neonatal intensive care unit), here are a few things that stood out that...

  Motherhood is a transformative experience. Not only do you see changes physically, but a lot of emotional changes happen that make the new human being into an eventual adult. Research is ongoing on the changes in the brain through...

Getting a baby brother or sister is a milestone in any child's life. To minimize the family stress associated with a new addition to the family, you'll want to help your children adjust with these practical strategies while you're...

  When it comes to boundaries, most of us are not good at setting them and keeping to them. I would say we are probably good at setting them but not keeping to them. We let people cross our boundaries...

  Currently, I am in the middle of a local move – going from Lauderdale Isles to Plantation, just a few minutes up the road. Sounds easy enough, right? Well, with 3 kids, ages 3, 1, and 3 months –...

  I got the phone call, I already knew it was coming but I wasn't sure exactly what day it would be.  My time is finally up. My office told us we had to return to work. I returned to work...

"9 Strategies on surviving not so terrible twos" Having a child is one of the most magical, precious, scary and intense experiences a person can have. No one can prepare you for what’s to come: the tiredness, the pure joy...

It was the first day of Kindergarten for my twins and Fiona's first day of first grade! Of course, Covid-19 took that away from her, and her first day of Kindergarten was e-learning. In my mind it was as...

  Your child will be hungry Your child will be tired They are more independent than you think  ........ It's OK Let's face it; whether you have one child or five, the first day of kindergarten is always nerve-wracking. Maya is...

What are your thoughts on children and chores? Did you miss this topic on our social media? No problem! Join the conversation in the comments!   I love the idea of chores! It builds responsibility, sense of community, independence and basic life...