It is said that the only way to truly live a fruitful life is to take risks. We are encouraged to get out of our comfort zones, compromise and take the road less taken. However, as a parent, there are a lot of things that you shouldn’t be risking. One of these is a safe […]
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Deceiving Looks and Family Adventures
Last week, I was in Costa Rica for an awesome adventure-filled family trip with our good friends. While there, my friend and I were obsessed with finding monkeys. Nothing says, “I’m not in NYC any more” than a spontaneous monkey sighting. So, you can imagine my delight when, towards the end of the trip, I […]
Beyond a Will: 5 Legal Documents Every Parent Should Have – Teleclass Re-cap
It’s so important to understand what your family needs to have in place to make sure your children receive the best care and protection possible if misfortune hits. This week, we held a very important and informative teleclass about wills, trusts, guardianship designations, life insurance, estate taxes, and more -expertly presented by Attorney Shannon P. […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Guidelines for Planning Children’s Inheritances
Dear Readers, It is a pleasure to introduce you to my guest columnist, Coventry Edwards-Pitt. Covie offers practical guidance to grandparents who want to do right by their grandchildren when it comes to leaving them inheritances. Coventry Edwards-Pitt, CFA, CFP, is the Chief Wealth Advisory Officer at Ballentine Partners, a firm that specializes in providing […]
Sh*tty Mom for All Seasons: Product Review
The authors of the New York Times–bestselling Sh*tty Mom: The Parenting Guide for the Rest of Us are back with advice for getting through the year – their way!
5 Ways To Promote Outdoor Exercise for Kids
Are your kids getting enough exercise? Children’s health organization Nemours recommends that children between ages 6 and 17 get a minimum of 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Spring, when the weather starts to warm up and kids find themselves itching to go outside, is an excellent time to encourage your kids to get […]
Taming Out-of-Line Behavior
My kid is mean to me. She yells at me, stomps her feet, even hits me. I know that she is tiny but it’s tough. I want to keep her spirit but not the nasty. When I hear situations such as this from clients, and even friends, I ask the parents, “Why does your child […]
You Know How to Diet… Do You Know How to Eat? Teleclass Re-cap
What you eat is only half the story of good nutrition. Who you are as an eater is the other half. This week, we held a truly illuminating teleclass with expert Mindy Gorman-Plutzer of The Freedom Promise, also our generous sponsor along with BuyBuy Baby, who will helped participants explore the thoughts that morph into […]