Ages + Stages

For many of my friends I'm the designated 'teacher friend' and with a new school year approaching, many of them have been asking me for back-to-school advice (it's solicited, I promise!).  Things that come as second nature to me were...

I enjoy doing sensory play activities with my kids--play doh, kinetic sand, making slime--so here are a few ideas for a rainy day! Play-Doh Play-Doh is a classic, fun sensory activity. My kids love doing play doh, and we got this...

I’m not a very crafty mom. I have fun trying to be, but my results are typically right on par with my 5- and 2-year-olds’. Regardless of my own abilities, I do encourage my kids to do something creative...

The holidays are full of traditions for all families. Growing up my parents incorporated old family traditions while still trying to create new ones during the holidays. One thing I remember always looking forward to, was collecting pinecones and...

As a reading teacher and literacy coach, I'm a *bit* obsessive when it comes to books for my own children.  When a new holiday rolls around, I pull out a bin of seasonal books for my kids.  They so...

What began as a lesson in generosity has become my favorite holiday tradition. While I would love for my children to be intelligent, athletic, and well-liked, my highest priority is for them to be good people. My focus as...

Bodifresh is the most useful gift of the season!  Wet wipes are bulky, bad for the planet, and can contain harsh preservatives. Bodifresh toilet paper foam is the completely flushable and more portable way to clean. The ugly truth, toilet paper...

Disclaimer: There is no right or wrong age or way to give a child a phone. It is a personal decision for every family and there is no judgment one way or another. I'm seriously winging all of this...

National Stepfamily Day is celebrated on September 16th. Currently, one in three Americans lives in a stepfamily. Families are now starting to celebrate that there is more than one type of family, celebrating the commitment and love it takes to...

Pregnancy is a stressful time even without worrying about Covid. We recently had the honor of interviewing Dr. John Caravello of St. Mary's Medical Center.  He took the time to answer our readers questions about the virus, vaccines and...