Ages + Stages

Topics related to all the ages and stages of childhood

I started cramping at work, and because I almost never cramp during my period (lucky, I know) I thought I had to go to the bathroom-stat.  I sat on the toilet at work, and was surprised that I had...
Let me first begin by saying that I am aware of the benefits of breastfeeding. I admire other moms who breastfeed their babies, especially when it does not come easy or is fraught with complications. However, I feel that...
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that babies are exclusively breastfed for at least 6 months with supplementary breast milk for up to a year or more. Currently, in the United States, 77% of moms are breastfeeding their babies...
Before kids, I would always double-check my mental checklist of things I needed before I left the house: Purse – Check! Wallet – Check! Phone – Check! Keys – Check! Mask - Check! Now that I’m a mom, my mental checklist is more of an...
Since 2006, Stacie & Derek have been capturing the heart of newlywed couples and growing families through her photography business, Stacie Tatum Photography. This year, she finds herself closer to her subjects than ever before and capturing her own memories...
Sneezing, fever and coughs… oh my!! Guess what time of the year it is? That’s right! Dreaded flu season. Everyone just take a moment and remember how awful the strain was last year. The news reported multiple deaths caused by...
We're all moms here, right? And for moms, there's nothing quite like talk of diapers and poopy to chill our hearts, sadden them occasionally, or bring us to new heights of joy when we're finally done with them. As...
When a child loses his parent, they are called an orphan. When a spouse loses her or his partner, they are called a widow or widower. When parents lose their child, there isn’t a word to describe them. This...
Women love to tell their birth stories, often sparing nothing.  Luckily, I consider myself a birth junkie so I enjoy hearing every minute detail.  No matter what took place from the time the mom knew it was time to...
After a full summer at home last year, I fully understand just how much growth a child experiences in those three short months. It's a change that just doesn't happen sitting in a chair at school. I'm certain a...
  My kids, like all kids, have a lot  of energy. And while I enjoy taking them to the many wonderful parks Dallas has, going on bike rides, or even playing in the front yard...sometimes it's not enough for me...
Breastfeeding is not only a wonderful source of nutrition for your child but it also does amazing things for you as a mother. But what happens if you can’t produce enough breast milk? In this post I will share with you...

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