Ages + Stages

Topics related to all the ages and stages of childhood

The buzz has been going in North Dallas & Richardson for quite some time about the new "all inclusive" playground that was going to be replacing one of Richardson's larger playgrounds at Cottonwood Park. While the previous playground was friendly...
My darling twins turned one last month. The discovery of these two came as an absolute {delightful} shock to us at our first doctor’s appointment; twins were nowhere on our radar. Their presence turned our family of four into...
Dear BFF, The next few weeks for you are going to crawl at a turtle's pace and yet you will be at the finish line before you even know it, holding your sweet baby in your arms. The first 48...
Whether you are looking for a part-time kindergarten or considering a primer or transitional year for your child, this alphabetical list is a good place to start your search. About a year ago I wrote a post entitled "Whatever Happened...
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...
As parents, we each choose different parenting methods, because not only are we all different individuals, with different personalities, likes, desires, habits, but also because each of our CHILDREN are different individuals. No one is the same, parent or...
THE BEGINNING One day in early January 2015, our lives took a sharp turn and we found ourselves on the rollercoaster that is CHD (congenital heart defects/disease). My precious daughter has a critical heart defect; she has a heart that...
This post has been sponsored by Epic Waters in Grand Prairie. All opinions are 100% our own! As a mom of four, I've found that finding a DFW destination that can entertain the WHOLE family is usually challenging! There's a number...
**This post has been sponsored by Shelton School. All opinions are 100% our own!** If your child has a learning difference and you want something beyond what public schools can offer, Shelton School is where you need to start. Learning differences...
I saw a video today, and the caption said “This is why I want a daughter”. In that moment, I thought about the little girl that I hold so dear to my heart and I became sad because I...
In honor of National Adoption Month, we’re bringing you a series this week on adoption and fostering. We hope “A Road to Adoption” provides helpful information for those considering the journey and those who’ve already started!  “Gotcha Day” is the...
As a mom of two, I have spent far too much of my life and money trying to find the best water bottles for my kids. I want ones that are durable, leak-proof, and mold-resistant. But let's face it:...

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