Ages + Stages

Are you a young creative who likes to write or draw? Get published! Richland Library is accepting submissions to Kids in Print 2023, an annual literary magazine that showcases the talents of young people across the Midlands. Children and teens,...

As my little ones and I are finishing up our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten journey, my son's first day of kindergarten is fast approaching. He's going to be riding a new bus to a new school where he'll have...

Well, it's official. My child is going back to school. In person. The children in my school district will start going to school four days a week, beginning February 16. This is a huge change from the e-learning we have...

As students and parents across the Midlands are adjusting to back-to-school routines, Richland Library is sharing a list of supplies to tackle assignments inside and outside the classroom this year. Take advantage of all the educational resources they are offering, such as: Elementary...

My husband and I recently welcomed our son into the world. Although he is our second child, we are still having a bit of a rocky adjustment. I remember the crying, feeling tired,  the constant diaper changes, and the...

So far this year, winter weather has been just as unpredictable as usual. One day it’s sunny and the next the temperature drops and it rains. With a two year old at home, it can be hard to plan...

Listen, we've all be there. You realize you need a last-minute gift for a neighbor, hairstylist, or mail carrier. Maybe you're on the hunt for a quality stocking stuffer that won't break the bank, or you totally forgot that...

One of the things my husband and I discussed as our son turned 15 this year, was whether to get him started on learning how to drive. We realize that driving is very complex and carries the consequence of...

As a mom of children that range in age, it's sometimes easy to miss out on quality time with my older children, especially during the holiday season when everyone is home. Teens are independent but they still need our...

Third time was not the charm when it comes to my breastfeeding journey. I have three children. The first two breastfed with with very little issues. I wasn't really worried about breastfeeding when I was pregnant with my third. I...

As we approach summertime, you may be thinking of warm weather, traveling, dips in the pool, and potty training. Wait. Potty training?! Yep! Believe it or not, summer is a popular season to make the big switch. So much...

When our children are small we are told that they will go through multiple stages of food regression. Why wasn’t I warned this would happen again to an older child? Or is it just my kid? I thought that as...

I know I am not the only mom who felt the blow from the Governor a little more than I thought I would. Schools closed for the rest of the year. Boom. I suppose I had a tiny glimmer of hope that...

In our family, we’re all about age-appropriate transparency. If our kids have questions about something mature, we do our best to provide honest, clear answers. And if there’s something I don’t know, we read a book or Google it...