Ages + Stages

Infertility affects 1 in 8 couples. You likely know someone who is experiencing or has experienced infertility, even if you have never talked about it. We have to be willing to let go of the taboo and stigma around...

I just celebrated another 40-ish birthday. Okay, I’m 44. Still the low 40s. If we’re rounding, 40. My five-year-old’s response when I told her how old I was? “Mommy, that’s not a real number.” Yes, sweetie, it is a real number...

We can all agree that teachers are the real MVPs. They spend so much time with our kids nurturing them, loving them, and pushing them to their highest potential. I’ve worked in education for seven years now, and I’ve...

This week, the Dallas Moms Blog contributors have come together to create a series of posts inspired by so many moms who feel alone or lost in this unique role. We recognize that motherhood isn’t easy, but as we get ready...

I don't know about y'all, but having a child has totally screwed with my Type A personality mojo. I think within that first year I hovered around the B+ region and oh lord, around teething time it definitely hit a...

Disclaimer: This post was sponsored by a Charter Member of Mommy's Club, Megan Rice, as part of our "Shop Local. Support Moms" series to bring awareness to a new brand that provides 100% organic, safe, and all-natural products for...

September.  My favorite month of the year.  Yes, I confess, it’s my birthday month and I adore sapphires, but the real reason I love September is because of the transition from summer to fall.  There’s just something about the...

If I could give only one piece of advice to soon-to-be parents it would be this: “Cultivate your child’s interest in quiet activities.” Believe me, your future self will thank you! Although our kiddo is extremely high-energy, we’ve stumbled...

Since I had my first daughter Marli, my dream was to have a loyal, family dog for my kids to grow up with. I knew I wanted her to have a pet she could come home to, snuggle with...

As summer dwindles, we prepare to head back to school. Back-to-school teacher gifts are a sweet way to welcome teachers back for another school year and show support. Teachers endure a lot; a small token of appreciation can help...

When my kids were born, they both had full heads of hair.  Long hair. I knew it was only a matter of time before we would have to start getting hair cuts. Most recently, that time came for my youngest son,...

Two weeks ago our family experienced a momentous occasion: our 6 year old daughter learned how to ride a bike! The joy! The excitement! The pressure! And so, when my little big girl learned to ride and immediately began...