Ages + Stages

My kids are both under five so, obviously, we spend a lot of time with toddlers and, therefore, a lot of time at toddler birthday parties. Birthdays are my favorite holiday and I absolutely love making the birthday kid...

There was a time, not too long ago, when every pregnant woman had to wait until the birth of her child to find out its gender. Modern technology has allowed us to plan more accordingly, if desired, and find...

All summer long, I have been dreading August and back-to-school season. The thought of sending my twin girls off to kindergarten has been looming over me like a dark cloud. I have never been one to love change and...

When it comes to creating a baby registry, there are three different types of items parents generally add to their list: things they need for baby, things they hope to get for baby, and outrageous, pricey items they seriously...

Let me start this story by prefacing two points: 1) One of these birth stories is mine (Julia's), and one is my sister Emily's. 2) One of these is not better than the other. In fact, we were both happiest with...

Like with most things when it comes to parenting, it seems like there are many opinions on the size of the birthday party for children. It seems like parents fall on a spectrum from minimal celebrations to large Pinterest-inspired...

Sweet Graduate, I know you are only five, but you are a force. Your personality is electric, your smile is contagious and your wit is unmatched. As you start to navigate elementary school and life, there are a few lessons...