Ages + Stages

Dear Son, In three months… in three weeks… now we are down to counting only three days. You hold up your hand in an OK sign to show me how many fingers are left until your new sister comes into...

One of the top questions I get asked about homeschooling is, "But what about socialization?" Or, "How do your kids socialize?" The concern about the social structure of homeschooling is a valid one. But there also can be some...

It seems as though around the end of April and into the start of May, summer worms its way into my brain. In northern Minnesota, we still have the potential to get snow at the end of April, so...

Studies show that kids who cook with their parents, who actively help create the meal, are more likely to eat it and eat healthier. This is especially beneficial if you have a picky eater. Before we go any further, let’s...

Halloween is right around the corner and parents across the land are shaking in their boots. Though I suppose some might be afraid of ghosts and goblins, the child-asked question of “What am I going to be for Halloween?”...

When my oldest daughter was a baby I remember watching her breeze through her every milestone, usually early, and with an effortlessness that made me feel certain she was a bonafide genius. (I think it’s totally a mother’s prerogative...

If only... what if... Everyone has a story that often comes with regrets. But in this story there is no regret, only courage and love. This is the story of how and why I bravely placed my first-born daughter...

To those parents out there still working outside the home, stocking shelves or taking care of patients, patrolling our streets or delivering our mail, I first wanted to thank you. Unlike those every day heroes, I am now one...

At Duluth Mom, we are ALL about the celebrations! We will happily celebrate all of the small daily victories as well as the major milestones in life. We have gathered all of resources you will need to plan your...

"To get your kids to enthusiastically clean, all you have to do is become Messy Monster," I explained to my friend. "What is Messy Monster?" my intrigued mom-friend inquired. "You just proclaim to your kids that you're Messy Monster while using a...