Ages & Stages

Dear Fellow Room Mom,  It's that magical time of the year for field trips, class performances, end of the year celebrations, planning summer activities....and teacher appreciation week. Just when you think that things can't get any busier they do. I totally...

Every year your children will receive a list of school supplies full of all the things they need for the next school year. Whether it was sent home at the end of the school year, received via email from...

In a country that boasts abundance and excess, we shouldn’t have to be worried about feeding our children. Yet somehow we are here, facing a formula shortage. Here is one Orlando Mom's formula search story... Meet Shannon, a mom of...

  by guest contributor Katie Schweitzer SUPPLIES Kid potty Stickers Juice, milk, water, popsicles, yogurt, any liquids 4 day potty training chart Toilet Paper Wipes Big Girl Panties (let your kid pick some out!) T-shirts Dresses Three types of candies or treats (it’s going to be a sugar overload for a couple...

  Congrats on your new baby! It's inevitable, whether you’re caring for your first child or your seventh, there’s bound to come a moment when you wonder “Now what do I do?” Our friends at KinderCare have 50 years of...

If they gave certifications in moving, I’m certain I’d earn some level of distinction.  As a child we moved when the military dictated, and after college I never could quite settle into one place or space. Thanks to advancements...

It’s been less than 10 years since iPhone changed our country, our culture, our world. Gone are the days of pay phones and Facebook via the desktop. As a member of the generation with my childhood riding in cars without movie entertainment and my...

Let's talk about the morning crush. It's that time between wake up and leaving for school when someone ends up yelling, someone ends up crying and some forgets something essential (sometimes it's all the same person). But as soon...

I’m an immigrant. My son is a first-generation American who happens to be of both Salvadoran and South Indian descent, a unique mish-mash for sure. Both of these traditions are rich, vibrant and a significant thread in the fabric...

The new year always brings a yearning for fresh starts, organization and simplicity.  Systems, consistency and accessibility are three of my favorite words and today I am sharing some of my most favorite apps (some shared, some not) that help...

Are you looking for a fun and memorable way to capture the beauty and innocence of childhood? If so, our Pop Up Portrait Playdate is for you!! Look no further than Little Llamas Portraits to deliver the best black and...

Dear New Mama,  I want you to know you’re not alone, feel all the feelings, Mama. All your feelings are valid.  I remember when I became pregnant with my little one. We prayed, we planned, we prepared for this child. We...

Fall weather is creeping in (very slowly) and the blazing heat is finally starting to go away. While this season is notorious for pumpkins, festivals and lots of themed events, sometimes we just needs simple ways to get the...

A child's birthday party can be a magical experience and create memories that last a lifetime. While most families want to include their children in the typical birthday traditions of balloons, singing and gathering, for children with autism, birthday...

Giving birth is a life-changing experience for women. While some women give birth vaginally, others require a cesarean section, or C-section, to safely deliver their baby. A C-section is a surgical procedure in which a baby is delivered through...