A very special invitation! For those of you who live in the Manhattan area, Explore and Discover would like to invite you to a free Open Art session*. Open Art Studio is every Friday morning from 8:30 to 10:30 am. Get messy with us this winter! Children meet with our art educator to explore a […]
Category: Baby
Congratulations! The wait is over and your baby has arrived. As exciting as having a new baby is, we know how overwhelming the first year can be! You’re in luck because here you’ll find articles, videos and events on infant sleep, feeding, schedules, work/life balance, the effect a baby has on your relationships, how to find “you time,” developmental milestones, and more!
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Family Members Disagree on Vaccinations for Children
There seems to be a lot in the news about parents opposed to vaccinations. They claim they have read the research and don’t want to take the risk of their child getting autism or having other side effects. What advice you would you offer when some family members are opposed to getting their children or […]
Keep Your Family Well Rested While On The Road
‘Tis the season for traveling with children! Few things instill fear in the hearts of parents quicker than deviation from sleep environment and schedule. Okay, that might be a slight exaggeration – but seriously, as the holidays approach and travel is inevitable for many of us, there are some considerations we have to make in […]
Fostering a Love of Reading
A few weeks ago, I wrote about how much my tween son loves to read, and how we now enjoy reading the same books (thank you, Katniss Everdeen). Many of you have asked me how my son’s love of reading began and evolved. To be honest, I think a lot of it is just his […]
Holiday Travel Planning and Safety for Babies & Toddlers: Teleclass Re-cap
The holidays are almost here and that means many families are getting ready to hit the road or skies for family trips! Parents often wonder how to better install car seats in their own cars, as well as when traveling in rentals cars, taxis and planes. Last week, we held a very important teleclass, generously […]
Raising a Connected Father
This text really feels special to me since it’s one of the main breakthroughs I’ve had since becoming a mother. Before I begin, I want to say that although we are a wife-husband type of family, it might feel familiar in a family of a different configuration. Or even better, this problem might not happen […]
A Healthy Gut – Optimal Wellbeing for You and Your Child: Teleclass Re-cap
We hear a lot about eating whole foods, organic foods and healthy fats. But it goes beyond nourishment. A healthy gut is the foundation for physical, mental and emotional well-being. All the way down to the cellular level, healthy nourishment keeps your body and mind fueled up and ready to take on the world. This […]
Feeding the World While Laughing
It’s probably no surprise that I love the honest, funny and always truthful blog, Scary Mommy. For those of you who know me and/or have come to know me via Mommybites, you know that I love to laugh (with such wild abandon that I often slap the knees of the people around me in pure […]