Ages + Stages

Soccer, ballet, basketball, boy scouts, and dance team are a few of the after school activities that occupy my children's time. Life with four children can get very hectic! Now, add in practices, games, recitals, and club events... that's...

It’s a moment most moms and daughters dream about -- going wedding dress shopping and helping your daughter as she prepares to say “I DO!” to the love of her life.  This recently happened to me - with our...

Screen time for kids can be a source of multiple opinions and heated debates. There are many arguments both for and against the use of screens - specially for kids. They seem to raise lots of anxiety among parents, some...

A few years ago I was planning my son’s birthday party. A friend casually mentioned the idea of a “fiver party” to me and I was intrigued and wanted to learn more. A fiver party is when guests are...

Reading spring board books is one way our family celebrates the season of promise and new life with our baby and toddler. And our Easter board books help us introduce our children to our family's most important holiday of...

From the time he was born until now, my kid has never been a great sleeper. Which has made us team late bedtime by default.  He's about to turn five years old, and he is JUST NOW sleeping through the...

Earlier this spring I applied for a Pre-K 3 program for Wesley and was unsure he was going to get in solely due to space availability. Two weeks ago I got the call that he was accepted and just...

We have gathered a list of churches all across the Coastal Bend offering a 2023 Vacation Bible School. Please be sure to contact the church directly in regard to registration availability, age restrictions, and costs. TBA VBS 2022 at Grace Lutheran Church...

The number of things I've learned since having a child are countless, but there are a few things that really stick out lately as we enter the toddler years. So, without further ado, please enjoy this list of 5...

At the beginning of the summer I made the mistake of showing my little girl pictures of some moms and daughters dressed as mermaids on the beach. After that she decided that she and I NEEDED to take mermaid...