Ages + Stages

I can recall when my daughter turned 10-years old, going into a count down mode.  Each year afterwards I was another year closer to an empty nest.  I had big plans, long lists and...

If you're like me, you only know the term barnacle baby if you actually have one. And that's because you had to figure out what the heck you just created. They are one-of-a-kind, sensitive,...

When I was 17 I moved to Paris. Without wealthy parents to support me, working as an Au Pair was the only available ticket to freedom and adventure abroad. With a shoe-box chambre de...

UT Health Austin ob-gyn answers the most commonly searched questions about the fourth trimester of pregnancy During the “fourth” trimester, or postpartum period, you’ll likely have many questions about caring for your body and what...

My Dearest Daughter, I can’t believe how fast time has passed. You’re now officially ready to graduate high school. It feels weird for me to know you’ll no longer be a high school student. It...

So I'm a complete newbie when it comes to parenting a teenager. My only child just turned 13 a couple of months ago, and in many ways, he's still such a wittle baby. But...

As a parent or caregiver, we have a long list of rewards and challenges. One of the challenges I never thought I'd face as a Mom, is not having access to find my baby's...

During the third trimester (weeks 28-40 of pregnancy), you’ll experience increased fetal movements and begin finalizing plans for your big day. In this exciting time, it’s natural to find yourself asking new questions. Don’t rely...

Ever since I was little, I've heard my mom say..."You just wait. You're going to have one of you one day, and then you'll understand!" Usually this statement followed an event where I was...

A nanny by definition, is a person who provides childcare within the child’s family setting in addition to the legal guardian's care. The concept dates back to the early 1300’s and can be found...