By Sarah E. Visbeek, author of In the Trenches of Mommyhood Starting out this school year with a 4th grader, a 2nd grader and a 1st grader, my husband and I decided to change the nighttime routine in our household. You see, we have always put all three boys to bed at the same time. Every […]
Category: Big Kid
We know you probably hear this all the time, but don’t kids grow up so fast!? One minute you’re worrying that your baby will never sleep through the night and may very well go to school without being potty trained and the next minute, they’re all grown up (which brings it’s own set of challenges!). Don’t worry because here you’ll find parenting tips, through big kid articles, videos and activities on fostering positive friendships, healthy eating habits, language and developmental delays, protecting your children from predators, reinforcing learning at home and more!
Using Art for Therapy
By Shnieka Johnson, museum educator, curriculum designer and independent consultant specializing in museums and schools While working as a museum educator, I encountered children of all ages, races, socioeconomic backgrounds, learning styles and abilities. My work with a particular group of children classified as having special needs had a lasting affect on my teaching style, and as […]
Starting the School Year Off Right!
Last week we had the pleasure of hosting a hour-long teleclass on how to prepare yourself and your child for the start of a new school year. We talked about the separation process, the parent or caregiver’s role, and how best to support your child. The leader of the class, Dana Rosenbloom, shared tips for creating a […]
A for is Art: Mom & Tot Day at the Museum
By Shnieka Johnson, museum educator, curriculum designer and independent consultant specializing in museums and schools A museum lover, that is how I would describe myself. A love of museums is something that I always wanted to give to my son. I’ve taken my son to museums since he was 3 months old. He is now approaching two […]
Tips for Separation at Camp and Beyond
By Dana Rosenbloom, M.S. Ed., owner Dana’s Kids Every year thousands of children prepare to go off to camp, school, daycare, or vacations without their trusty parent by their side. This means a separation for the first, second, or hundredth time. No matter the child, the situation, and the parent, separating can be tough. Here […]
The Scream Free Method
Hi Everyone! I had a life changing experience a few weeks ago that significantly altered and enhanced how I parent. This transformative experience occurred during my recent interview with our Mommybites Summit keynote speaker Hal Runkel for a column for NY Family Magazine. Hal Rankel is world renown for his “Scream Free” approach to parenting. […]
Teachers and Education
Hello Everyone! “The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” William A. Ward Let’s honor our children’s outstanding teachers this week by nominating a teacher you know for New York Family’s Blackboard Awards. “The blackboard awards honor local teachers from all educational communities-public, private, charter, and parochial-and […]
Primary School Decision
Where will your child go to primary school: public or private? How did you choose that option? Share you answer below as part of our discussion on educating your child.