Stephanie Weiss, from Ask Stefanie, shares some useful tips on preparing your child for sleep away camp and answers commonly asked camp questions.
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Green Parenting: Safe Sunscreen
The 2012 Guide to Safer Sunscreens list was just published this week is an incredibly helpful ranking of most major sunscreens on the market (there’s also a FREE iPhone app). While there have been some disappointment in past studies, overall the list is a good place to start when looking for safer sunscreens to use on your family.
Treasure the Everyday Moments
This past Mother’s Day my sons presented me with cards that they had made at school,sharing some of their favorite “mommy memories.” It occurred to me as I was reading their cards that neither boy wrote about “big” events such as holidays, birthdays or vacations. They wrote instead about our walks to the bus stop […]
Tips for Helping Young Children Cope with Separation and Divorce
Divorce and separation, no matter how amicable the situation, is challenging for everyone involved. It can be particularly so for children, given the number of major changes that will occur in that child’s life.
When and how do we transition to a big girl/boy bed?
There is no exact time for a toddler to transition to a big bed. Most importantly you need to be prepared for some extra time helping them learn to stay in bed-and learn to stay in their room.
Summertime Fun With Yoga & Super Foods
The warm weather and possibilities of summer offer great incentive to enjoy the outdoors and breath. What follows are entertaining yoga poses inspired by the season, as well as insight for a super food to boost your munchkin’s and your own immune system.
How do I choose a good pediatrician?
Choosing a pediatrician doesn’t have to be stressful. A great place to begin is looking at the practices that are nearby your home, as the first few months of your little one’s grand arrival will be frequent with trips for check-ups and vaccines.
Green Parenting: Obesity and Our Children’s Food
There are a multitude of ways we know we can help our kids eating healthier – cut out junk food, cut down on sweets, exercise and eating at home – are all ways we’ve told our kids they can be healthy. But really, this isn’t enough.