Ages + Stages

Over ten years ago we brought home our first bundle of joy from the hospital. She was pink and soft and perfect; and I was utterly overwhelmed with figuring out how to take care of an infant. I remember...

My first pregnancy was anything but picture perfect. A test concerned us into thinking our son might have spina bifida, so we had multiple ultrasounds to confirm that he did not. Then we learned that somehow the baby’s blood...

Fall is a fun time of year for family activities. As you plan your list of things to do, don’t forget to include activities your teen will enjoy. Entertaining teens can be tricky, but this list will give you...

There are moms of all kinds around Birmingham -- new moms, moms of multiples, expecting moms, breastfeeding moms, not breastfeeding moms, moms of an only child, moms of lots of kids, adoptive moms, moms of kids verycloseinage, and moms...

Around here, we love a good snack plate! I’m almost positive that my kids would be perfectly content to eat only snacks and no meals for the rest of their lives. What is it about calling something a “snack”...

Do you know anyone who doesn't like magnets? I'll give you a minute. . . yeah, me neither ;P Magnets are one of those few toys (like Legos) that I believe everyone enjoys.   A couple of years ago, I...

Multiple children in various life stages of development creates a myriad of feelings inside of a mother. This is where I currently find myself regarding my kids. From a rising first grader to a newly turned one year old,...

Middle School. These two words can evoke a visceral reaction in many adults, especially those who had less-than-wonderful memories from those days. I cannot promise that this article will make the sting less painful for you or your child....

One of our jobs as parents is to teach our children to become contributing members of society. We expose them to various activities to help them learn different skills and determine their strengths and weaknesses. When we notice that...

Before I was a mom, I was a teacher. I quit several years ago to be at home with my kids. Like most teachers with children, living in both worlds has given me a unique and valuable perspective. So,...