Ages + Stages

I'm Not Sure How To Handle This New Teen Stage Parenting is a journey. It's a series of ages and stages of our child's growth and development. Just when we think we have everything under control, a new stage hits...

Columbus has a lot of businesses with activities and classes that are geared towards older children but chances are you aren't familiar with some of them. I've compiled a list of fun things for teens and tweens to do...

“Clean your room.” “Do your homework.” “Have you done your chores?” "Turn off the TV." "That's enough screen time." “Not until you’ve done your…”- "You're going to regret this later." "I'm not going to ask you again." "This is for your own good." "You're going to thank me later." We...

Like many other households, ours came to a screeching stop about six weeks ago when we received “stay at home” orders from our governor. Our jam-packed calendar went from at least one commitment per day (and more often than...

Dear Samantha, I’ll never forget the day Dad and I dropped you off for your first day of kindergarten. My tiny, sweet girl, old enough to be starting kindergarten. It didn’t seem possible, yet there I was, handing over my...

I am proud of my body for producing milk to nourish both of my babies. After the initial latching challenges and bloody nipples, my goal was to nurse each of my babies for the recommended one year. Without much...

I watch his sleeping face In the seat next to mine Leaning on the window of the plane Pimples and their traces on forehead A thin line of hair on upper lip Few strands hanging from the chin   A foot taller than me Now he reaches The...

As parents of three children, including two teenagers, we know the challenges that come along with raising future adults. Fluctuating social circles, first-time romances, bullying, and all kinds of outside influences can make this time in their lives full...

Getting your kids involved in volunteer opportunities is a great way to help them grow into caring, compassionate adults. My husband and I have volunteered in the past, but honestly I never really put much thought into involving my...

Back from his five nights At the band camp I bombarded my teenage son With questions- What did you eat? Was it hot and humid? Did you use the sunscreen? What time did you sleep? What was the best part? Did you miss me?   He fed me...