I was at the playground and a kid took a toy away from MY kid. I didn’t know what to do. Can you discipline another person’s child? This one is often up for debate, but I say YES! If their grown up is not stepping in, you can. You can’t yell at other people’s kids, […]
Category: col2
Fig and Vanilla Flaxseed Smoothie
Are you looking for a refreshing and healthy smoothie for breakfast or a snack? This gluten and dairy-free shake is thick, sweet and delicious. I simply pureed frozen figs with one cup of vanilla almond milk and added some ground flax seed, ground cinnamon and vanilla extract for extra flavor and nuttiness. If you have […]
TED: A Smart Summer Crush
Last week, I wrote about my summer obsession with S’mores. This week, I’d like to share my second obsession this summer: TED Radio Hour. OK, now at first I know that may not sound nearly as exciting as gooey, chocolatey S’mores, but trust me, it is! I listen to the radio hour whenever I get […]
Parenting 101 – What Every Expectant and New Parent Should Know: Teleclass Re-Cap
Imagine having a dedicated hour with a pediatrician to get ALL your burning new mom questions answered – as we rarely get the opportunity to ask all the questions we want and our time is often limited and even rushed. Well, participants were in luck when one of the country’s top pediatricians from Weill Cornell […]
The Natural C-Section
“The Natural Cesarean” is a current trend being widely discussed. At first it may sound a little barbaric – natural surgery? But fortunately that is not what is meant with this shift in a surgical birth. Often, surgery consists of a cold, sterile, unfriendly environment, out of keeping with the warm, embracing, loving visions that […]
Tips for Parents of Picky Eaters
Having trouble with your picky eater? Here are some tips on how to get your child motivated about eating. Eat meals together. Sounds very obvious, but seriously – eat together. If you are feeding your child first and then eating at a later time, reconsider it. Everyone should be seated together to have their meals together. […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: What Is Really Going On In That Parent-Grandparent Conflict?
Dr. Gramma Karen is on vacation; she will return on August 4. Meanwhile, we hope you enjoy an interview New York Family conducted with her, reprinted here with permission. What Is Really Going On In That Parent-Grandparent Conflict? By Chloe Rehfield Grandparent guru Dr. Karen Rancourt shares advice for achieving peace and harmony in […]
Sometimes Ya Just Gotta Say NO!!!
We want our kids to be joyful and care-free. We want them to experience all that life has to offer and we do not want to hold them back. And let’s be honest, sometimes we just can’t bear another tantrum. But ya still gotta do it. Even if it feels mean, or you don’t wanna, […]