Children all over the United States go to school with a chronic illness. Each year in this country, approximately six million children – ranging from newborn to seventeen years old – are hospitalized for many different conditions. It is estimated that 13-17% of the children in the US have a chronic illness. (Stein, R.E.K., Silver, […]
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Wood-Burning Fireplaces and Their Pollution
We undoubtedly have all languished in front of a fireplace during the cold winter months and enjoyed the experience immensely. A fireplace burning bright during the holidays is also an age-old tradition that has us making s’mores, warming our hands after playing in the snow and reading while enjoying a favorite beverage. Not once did […]
Our Holiday Wishes for You
Sometimes there just are no words. As moms (and dads), there is a thread of connection and understanding that binds us all, no matter if our kids are at preschool on the Upper East Side of NYC or learning how to count in a partially-thatched mud hut in Zimbabwe. There are no words to describe […]
The Gift of Giving
Yup, its that time of year again – Holiday Time! A time when every television commercial, radio station and magazine is flaunting all of the “BEST” toys and products for kids. During the holiday season, every time your children turn around they will see bright toys, the cutest dolls, latest technology, and the hottest clothing […]
Toddler is Lying – What Should I Do?
My toddler is ‘lying’- what should I do? Toddlers (children between 18 months and 3 1/2 years) do not have the cognitive development to actually lie in the way adults understand lying. To lie, a child needs to understand that there is an actual objective truth – and toddlers are not yet dealing with that […]
Early Morning Footsteps
There was a time when my boys were young that I hated the mornings. Both boys were very early risers and it was not uncommon for our whole household to be up way before 5:00 AM. By 10:00 AM, it felt like a full day had passed. Those early morning hours were some long, lonely […]
Healthful Foods in Your Child’s Lunch Box
How Did That Get In My Lunchbox? (4 years and older) by Chris Butterworth is a colorful, educational and engaging book that is ideal for reading during mealtime. This book begins with children opening up their lunchboxes filled with all different foods. The second page reads “Just how DID all of this food get in […]
Guidelines for Giving and Receiving Gifts
Dear Readers: During the busy holiday season and throughout the year, I hope you find my six guidelines for giving and receiving gifts make giving and getting gifts more fun and enjoyable for your child, as well as for your child’s gift givers. 1. Help your child create a “gift wish list.” At a very […]