Ages + Stages

Co-Sleeping and the Positive Sides from Real Life Moms There are so many articles, studies and blog posts on the safety concerns related to co-sleeping and how co-sleeping negatively affects your child’s development, what's a mom to do? From professional to...

  As a pediatrician, I have a unique privilege. Over the years, I have been part of many stories of the families that I bond with at work. I have rejoiced at graduations, successes, shared disappointments, and grieved at losses....

Eating out with an active toddler can seem more stressful than it's worth. Here are some tips and tricks to help the experience go smoothly! Choose a family-friendly restaurant. Starting with a family-friendly restaurant can help take some of the...

I will never forget the first time my daughter went to the dentist's office; she associated it with going to a general medicine doctor's office that would be giving her a "shot"!. As much as I prepped her and...

Meet: Alicia Crute My name is Alicia Lee Crute. My co-parent, John Crute and I share 3 amazing children. We are an extremely close family that loves music, art, museums and playing together. I don't mean to brag, but we...

  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...

Dear Mama, welcome to the club you never wanted to be a part of but this is one of a kind. You are about to take part in a life-changing roller coaster ride. Hold on to your seats. It...

As a new mom, some fall in love with nursing. I’m not that one. With my first (*I nursed all four of our children*) the struggle was almost more than I could endure. Only because of the nurse on...

What were your breastfeeding challenges and successes? Every breastfeeding journey is unique but we can learn from each others' experiences.   Did you miss this topic on our social media? No problem! Join the conversation in the comments!   In the beginning, I felt...

  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...