Ages + Stages

Some parenting advice to never forget: If you’re going through a tough stage, remember — it’s just a stage and it will pass! Under the ages + stages category, browse articles that relate to the phase of motherhood you’re in for advice, tips, and solidarity. Ages + stages has articles all moms can relate to.

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It's not an Oscar winning performance but it's still quite a show. You've seen it (or been in it!). It features two characters. One is a screaming child, throwing a good, old-fashioned fit. The other is an embarrassed mom. Though it...
 You all have been there. You are a new mom standing in your kitchen with a brand new baby in your arms. And you are thinking to yourself, “How in the world am I supposed to get a...
Pre-baby, my husband and I were always out enjoying a delicious, long-lasting weekend brunch. Once our bundle of joy arrived, our outings morphed into a quick breakfast. Now that our “baby” is a wild and crazy toddler, our breakfasts...
Right from the start I should clarify: Believe it or not - I haven't been to every baby boutique in the Dallas area, so this list is comprised more of the favorite boutiques in the eyes of some of the...
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I am an oversharer on Facebook.  I post a considerable amount of pictures (almost exclusively of my daughter) and update randomly. Last week, I found myself typing out, "For parents of potty trained kids-what do you do when your kid...
Is it ever ok to discipline a stranger’s child? This question has plagued me for months now. I still don’t know if I have a great answer, but I’m hoping getting it out and getting some feedback will help me...

A Tale of 2 DOC Bands

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Have you seen little babies out and about town wearing helmets? They seem to everywhere these days, or maybe I just notice now since I was carrying around two babies with these helmets.  Before I get into details and more...
With your first baby, it seems like you receive all these adorable, personalized items to help you celebrate your new arrival, but by the time you're ready for your 2nd, that personal touch has gone and the gift of...
I knew I wanted to try something new for lunchtime last fall as my three year old started preschool. He’d always been a pretty good eater at home, but he’d often come back hungry from Mother’s Day Out after...
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...
We've told you about Kidville's amazing play areas and their award-winning haircuts, but what we've been waiting to share with you in more detail is the classes that make Kidville unique! There's not another facility in Dallas that offers the...

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Save the Date :: July Kid-Friendly Events in Dallas

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How do $2 movies sound? Or concerts by the lake? A magic show . . . the circus? There is so much to do with the kids this month! Have a look at our roundup of family-friendly July events in Dallas.