Ages & Stages

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. I recently read a book, Situational Ethics, by Rick Jordan that addresses dealing with a bully in a way that was definitely helpful to me. So I thought I'd share it with you too.  Rick Jordan...

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.  I am a breastfeeding mom. But breastfeeding did not come easy. I am...

I'm breastfeeding as I write this. Yes, I am breastfeeding my cranky 13 month old for two reasons. She settles down, and I have a moment to collect my thoughts. It's a win-win! March 20, 2016 is the first day I nursed...

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...

Everyone loves a new baby. I get it. I had my second in November. And I don't ever want to put him down--which is good because he insists on being held 24/7 anyway, especially if I want him to...

Potty training our newborn was the best decision we made! Okay, so we didn't actually potty train, but we did something called Elimination Communication. When I was pregnant, my friend and I had due dates that were one day apart....

"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...

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...

When my 8-year-old was a toddler, he called Winnie the Pooh, Honey the pooh. For years, he wanted to read the "Honey the Pooh" book. I'll never forget the first time I heard him say Winnie instead. I cried. Every...

For the first two years of our son's life, my husband and I enjoyed the easiest two years of parenthood I could reasonably imagine.  Little David was sweet, mellow, tenderhearted, healthy, and slept great. When he would start to throw a...

Does The New Year Call For More Sleep?  Most of us set goals for the new year; and if not goals, then things we want to change or focus on. For many parents, I hear that sleep is a major...

Since June is child safety month, I though I would share some tips for dog owners about sharing a home with dogs and children. This first installment pertains to pregnant families preparing for baby and families with infants who...

I don't know about your toddler, but mine definitely needs to get moving each day! Guidelines for toddlers suggest they should be active throughout the day. Some recommendations I found suggest they get at least 30 minutes of adult-led activity...

I wouldn't be exaggerating if I said that half the people I know were born or had babies in March and April. There must be something in the water my friends and family are drinking in June and July because...