Ages & Stages

He was getting away! That little cutie pie was off and running and getting away! I called lamely, “Stop running,” as his mom chased him into the street, trying to catch up to him. Seriously, this happened at a soccer...

When I became pregnant with our son David in 2014, we were overjoyed. We had been trying for years and experienced two miscarriages. So as the pregnancy progressed and everything looked good, we were very hopeful that this would...

If there is one thing I have learned about myself as a mom, it’s that I don't like messy play. Honestly, the thought of letting my kid play in mud makes me want to cry. I prefer a mess-free,...

I have been a social worker for almost nine years now. I have worked many jobs and have experienced some amazing things during my short career. It has been an honor to look back on my life. I see...

My first pregnancy was bliss. No sickness, pain, or discomfort. I went on with my life as it was, working as a teacher and enjoying our new home in Albuquerque. As I approached my due date, I was nervous about...

My first son, Isen, was unexpectedly born at 24 weeks gestation, weighing 1 lb 5 oz. In part one of my story, I shared about his shocking, early arrival and his lengthy stay in the hospital. Isen finally came home...

Does texting replace face-to-face conversations? Of course not, but please hear me out. I work full-time outside the home. While I love my job, working is a necessity for my family. I have a lot of guilt associated with working...

My breastfeeding journey came to an abrupt end overnight. Sometimes we joke about things happening overnight with the understanding that it does not in fact happen over one night. But for me . . . it did. I nursed my baby...

I recently graduated with my master's degree in Clinical Mental Health. During my practicum and internships, I had the privilege of working with teen clients. For several years prior, I was a volunteer mentor for at-risk teens and worked...

Toddler parenting is a constant challenge. Whether it's getting them to eat, getting them dressed, or keeping them entertained for more than five minutes, it never seems to end! Over the past six months, I have tried countless activities with...

Believe me when I say the first two weeks of having a newborn weren’t easy. Especially breastfeeding. Not that it hurt or anything, but because my milk supply was just not there. Now please know that I also have an...

I am not the best with dates, but July 27th is the day that I decided to quit breastfeeding. Enough was enough. I had every excuse in the book. Enough with the two hours to try and get my...

Last school year my son started pre-k. And boy was I super excited that he was going to learn new things everyday. Little did I know, I would be the one learning something new. As a mother, you see your...

The teenage years are the worst. No, seriously, they are pretty bad. Maybe not as bad as stepping on a Lego, but darn close. Of course, I can't speak for all teenagers, but let me share how I came...