Rosemary is a charming shrub. Its Latin name Rosmarinus means dew-of-the-sea, probably because rosemary generally grows well by the seashore. It can reach about 1.5-3 meters in height. Its bushy stems and downy young shoots are covered with about 2 cm of long, narrow, needle-like aromatic leaves; dark green on top and grayish underneath with […]
Category: Preschool
Just when you’ve got the sleep routines and potty training down, a whole new set of challenges (and delights!) emerge during the preschool years. You’re in luck because here you’ll find articles, videos and events from finding the right preschool for your family, to effective ways to deal with different temperaments, preparing for a new sibling, developmental milestones, dealing with picky eaters, and more!
Grandparents Worry That Wealth Will Spoil Their Grandchildren
My husband and I will soon be first-time grandparents when our daughter delivers twins. We are over-the-moon happy, but we do have a major worry. Both our daughter and her husband are successful bankers and make a lot of money. They have a full-time staff of a driver, a housekeeper and they each have a […]
Valentine’s Cherubs
When you’re in preschool and you look down at your little desk and see a pile of pink and red Valentine’s Day cards from all the people in your class, you think, “It just can’t get any better than this!” Until you’re in grammar school and that one special person you’ve had a “crush” on […]
Parents Rewarded For Kids’ Good Behavior?
Momtroversy: Mom Controversy of the Week Media and bloggers were all a-flutter last week when a family in WA received a discount off their restaurant bill for their children’s “good behavior” during the meal. A picture of the receipt was originally posted last week on Reddit – which elicited this post by the family involved: […]
Do You and Your Family Need Vitamins?
As we are in the midst of one of the worst flu seasons yet, many parents come into my office asking for my advice on what supplements or vitamins their family should be taking to help keep their immune systems strong and their health in check. If you’ve ever seen me as a patient, you […]
Manner-Filled Kids, No Money Down
Recently the New York Times ran a piece called Eat, Drink, Be Nice. It discussed paying folks to teach your kids manners. Here are some ways to do so and keep your money in your wallet. There are many parenting jobs – or roles, lets say – being outsourced to other folks. You can hire someone to potty […]
How to Deal with a Picky Eater: Teleclass Re-cap
For those of you who missed this wonderful teleclass, generously sponsored by Mott’s and presented by food sociologist, Dr. Dina Rose, here is a link to the taped class on on dealing with a picky eater. During the teleclass, Dr. Rose talked a lot about the “Rotation Rule.” Here is blog posted originally on Dr. Rose’s site, […]
The Case Against Bleach
I’m not one to call out products usually but I am about to make an exception. Bleach, your days are numbered. Why so tough on bleach? I mean we’ve all been told how it is a must to keep our home germ free, right? Especially now with all of these nasty flus and viruses running […]