It’s funny being on the other side of things. Having spent my pre-mothering days as a classroom teacher, being on the receiving end of the parent-teacher conference is something I am still getting used to. In talking to some friends who are in other fields, however, many admit to not really knowing what to ask […]
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!
Four Resolutions to Make Parenting Next Year Even Better
It’s the time of year for reevaluating, looking at our lives and seeing what is and is not working. We tend to say that we will make changes, things will be better, WE will be better – but those thoughts can lead us down a negative road. We are GREAT, but there may be things […]
How to Keep Tweens Safe Online
There is no denying the fact that Internet can be a dangerous place for tweens, who are too young and naive to protect themselves against the many threats that are on the prowl in cyber space. There are over 100,000 websites involved in child pornography, whereas 75 percent of Internet crimes involving sexual solicitations of […]
Thinking Outside the “Ice” Box
It’s cold. It’s snowy. You could sleep all day. I get it. The winter months that are now upon us come so suddenly and with such force that it feels like a blizzard instead of a light snow. Children, energetic as ever, do not seem to notice. Make this season as entertaining and educational as […]
Almond Butter: Two Ways
Are you looking to make some gifts for the holidays? Make almond butter! It’s so simple! Buy unsalted roasted almonds (I like to control the salt) and process in your food processor until creamy, smooth and delicious. That’s it! Nothing else in the food processor besides those roasted almonds. I add ground cinnamon, vanilla powder […]
Best Picture Books of 2013
Best Picture Books of 2013 Here’s they are! At the end of each year, culling from reviews and other best-of lists, I compile a list of favorite picture books. I conduct an annual debate with some Boston friends, where we read the books and decide which ought to win the Caldecott medal for illustration. It’s […]
The Ranch: The Going Got Tough
I silently dubbed this past summer the Summer From Hell. I feel a little obnoxious saying this because it wasn’t completely hellacious, but it was pretty darn close. My normally easy-going son was going through extreme mood shifts and his tantrums had become epic. I was left in tears, feeling completely defeated and fantasizing about […]
What They Already Know
Sometimes, during this chaotic time of year, we are so busy teaching our children about holiday traditions, thankfulness, gift giving and gratitude, we forget to celebrate what they already know. I was reminded of this recently, when I was sent a beautiful video from my friend and co-founder of Stork Films, Julie Meerschwam, which she […]