Ages & Stages

We were driving north on I-25 on this particular day, headed to some appointment or another after a full day of work/school. I had given the kids snacks: a drink and a bag of something crunchy. Everyone was happy until...

We're continuing our celebration of World Breastfeeding Week 2019 The theme for this year is “Empower Parents, Enable Breastfeeding.” Thanks to Lovelace Health System for sponsoring this World Breastfeeding Week Editorial Series.  When I began breastfeeding my first child, I...

It’s twelve-thirty in the afternoon, and I am finally drinking my morning cup of coffee. It’s cold. There is a load of laundry waiting to be switched, a sink full of dishes waiting to be washed, and my two-year-old...

When my oldest was a baby, I became interested in photography.  Taking pictures is a perfect hobby for me as I always have adorable clients, and I don't have to leave the house or find a babysitter to practice....

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...

"Mom, I seriously don't know how to do any of the problems on this test." The day Levi said this, I began asking, "Does my child have a learning disability?" It was late in the fall of 2021, and we'd...

I remember deciding on a theme for my baby shower. It was "Oh the Places You'll Go!" Dr. Suess themed because I have always loved Dr. Seuss books. And I love reading. It was a goal of mine to...

"I will never forget you. I will always remember you as a very special mom. You worked very hard in your breastfeeding journey." That's what Vanessa, "my" lactation consultant, told me in our very last conversation. My voice was cracking...

Two of our contributors, Colleen and Audra, participated in a Harmonic Kids class during the winter session. Harmonic Kids offers mixed-age Music Together classes. Music Together is a nationally recognized program for early childhood music education. Check out each mama's experience...

I’ll admit that I absolutely fit into the “soccer mom” demographic. I’m a stay-at-home mom, drive an SUV, and always have orange slices or a snack in my purse. However, there is one major difference between me and the...

I love introducing solids to my babies. The looks on their faces as they taste their first "real" foods are priceless. With each of my kids I have loosely followed a baby-led weaning philosophy. My third baby, Zoey, is almost six...

I grew up thinking I hated board games. Cue groaning every time the Parcheesi board came out or the Monopoly box opened. However after I started dating my husband, I realized that is not true. The truth is now...

A while back, my son (about five months old at the time) and I met a lovely woman on an elevator. He smiled brightly at her, and she struck up a conversation about babies and motherhood. She was really...

I am always looking for ways to entertain my baby a.k.a. baby hacks. Baby hacks need to be quick, simple, and easily repeated. Here are some of my favorite baby hacks that keep my one-year-old entertained every day. 1. Box of Tissues I discovered...