Ages + Stages

Ever feel like the holidays are totally stressful and you're constantly running behind and playing catch up?  Yep, I feel you.  No literally, this was me, every year, always.  I would dread the Christmas Stress even before turkey day...

"How many of you have ever felt personally victimized by Regina George?" Me: *raising my hand*  How many of you have been Regina George?   Me:  *raising my hand slowly* If you answered no to the second question - then you might be...

He would chase me around the house, call me names and spy on my friends and me. I wasn't innocent either, after all, we were siblings. He got me and I got him. There was one time, I think...

“Breast cancer was the best thing that ever happened to me.” Not exactly what you’d expect to hear from a breast cancer survivor is it? Terri Fedonczak is a breast cancer survivor and a champion of encouraging women and girls...

There is no denying parenting is hard work. Simply, it’s a lifetime commitment to other people...you always have your family and they always have you. My parenting journey was easy in the beginning only because I hadn’t met my...

With a military husband, my family moves A LOT.  Second to unpacking and organizing my home,  finding my new grocery store routine is the biggest struggle for me whenever we've moved. I've tried all the stores, but for the food items our...

I'm a self professed "creative" and while I really believe that I thrive in an organized environment, organization does not come naturally to me. I am constantly battling a mess in some area of my home or life. If you...

Since you have been a parent, have you heard the phrase “choose your battles”?  This phrase has helped me survive some trying times as a parent.  It was what helped me decide what battles were worth fighting to win...

My family lives a wild, unusual lifestyle that many people have questions about: We don't have a TV. I know. It's kinda crazy, but we actually love not having a TV. Here are the answers to the most common questions...

The holidays are upon us and for most families, it's the happiest time of the year. Kids can be cajoled into doing almost anything with just a reminder of Santa's imminent arrival. Yes, it gets busy with lengthy gift lists...

Nearly 14 years ago, a lovely nurse named Glinda placed a tiny eight pound two ounce bundle of baby boy on my chest after many hours of labor and pushing. I remember being completely in awe and also completely...

As a mom, I have two personalities: Regular Mom, and Summer Mom. Since Summer Mom is in charge right now, I have this thing where I don't want to overbook my kids in the summer. There are lots of...

We are so excited to announce that the 2018 Mom of the Year is :  Rachel Scarborough  "Whether you see Rachel in the grocery store, the ballpark, the gym, or running down 30A, I can assure you she will have...

  Parenting is hard. Communication to our children of any age is hard. Especially if you're trying to do it right or change negative generational patterns. Thankfully research shows that we *only* have to do it right 30% of the...