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Planning a birthday party for your child can be more than a little stressful. This is your chance to celebrate your amazing kiddo and show them just how much they mean to you! And while you are trying to make this day extra special for them, you are also trying to juggle a million party […]

It’s no secret that kids have a whole lot of energy. They are happiest when they have the chance to run around, explore new places, and maybe make some memories along the way! And while Erie has an unlimited number of amazing kids’ activities, you really can’t beat the magic of a playground. As an […]

Every child has their very own learning style. While some kids benefit from structured lessons and strict routines, other children need to learn at their own speed. These kids often just need hands-on ways to explore and discover. If this sounds like your child, Montessori might just be the best style of school for them! […]

Bringing young kids to a restaurant can quickly start to get a little chaotic. What starts out as a nice meal often rapidly devolves into a stressful evening where you are just begging for the check to come. Trust me, I get it! As an Erie family photographer (and a mom myself!), I know the […]

When you have a younger child, you quickly learn just how wild they can get when they are feeling restless. You leave the room for ten minutes to get dinner started, and they have pulled off all the couch cushions, dumped out the toy box, and grabbed all the books from the shelves. Trust me, […]

Preschool is a major moment in your child’s life. This is their chance to gain some independence while making some friends along the way. Plus, this is going to be their introduction to a lifetime of learning. Might as well make sure the spot you pick will help them fall in love right from the […]

It’s pretty easy to run out of things to do over the summer. The temps are too hot, the pools are too crowded, and you ran out of planned activities on, like, June 15th. What you could use right about now is a dedicated local spot where you can go to keep your cool when […]

Summer has a tendency to make us all feel a little restless. Your child has just spent the past nine months waiting for this time, and now, they are at home wondering what’s happening that day and whether you can get them their 20th snack of the morning. Meanwhile, you are trying to balance their […]

Summertime has a tendency to get a little more stressful once you enter into parenthood. All of a sudden, your free time is spent keeping your child entertained, applying endless amounts of sunscreen, and desperately trying to find a way to stay cool. Even trips to the pool can have your anxiety spiking as you […]

As time has gone on, we have wisened up to the effects of tanning. Not only can it cause some pretty major complications over time, but it can damage your skin, which can lead to premature wrinkles. Nonetheless, who really wants to go through their senior year feeling ghostly pale? From prom to graduation parties, […]