But what about me?! I recently had the opportunity to hold an open forum discussion about parenting. Folks came and asked parenting questions that they had on their minds. One thing that struck me was how many times parents would refer to themselves as “bad parents”. It was disheartening, and I tried to make it […]
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Always-There-For-You Friends
This is dedicated to anyone who has the “always-there-for-you-I-knew-you-when” type of friends described in Kate Bailey’s article. Because here’s the thing about true friends: they show up. In good times and bad times and everything in-between. They show up. So thank you to my college besties J+K+L+M+S for always showing up, even 20+ years later. […]
Rustic Blueberry Muffins with Avocado Oil
Are you looking for healthy muffin recipe? These muffins are perfect for a cold fall or winter morning or as an afternoon snack! The muffins are low fat and are full of nutritious ingredients. They are delicious by themselves or toasted with some butter or jam. They are also ideal for your child’s lunchbox. I […]
Loving Reading – Shaping Reading Attitudes from Birth: Teleclass Re-cap
A very special invitation! For those of you who live in the Manhattan area, Explore and Discover would like to invite you to a free Open Art session*. Open Art Studio is every Friday morning from 8:30 to 10:30 am. Get messy with us this winter! Children meet with our art educator to explore a […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Family Members Disagree on Vaccinations for Children
There seems to be a lot in the news about parents opposed to vaccinations. They claim they have read the research and don’t want to take the risk of their child getting autism or having other side effects. What advice you would you offer when some family members are opposed to getting their children or […]
Disrupting the Pink: A New Type of Princess is in Town
There’s been a lot on social media lately about “disrupting the pink aisle” by encouraging us to re-define how we think about and encourage girls’ creativity, ambitions and idol worship. The old princess icon of someone in need of saving has morphed into a new type of princess. A princess who is not only kind, […]
Help Your Child Build Social Skills at Home
Your child is bright, creative, and clearly has many areas of skills. In theory, that should make it so that relating to peers is easy, given that he has so many areas of interest to talk and relate about, right? Well, not exactly. Our children with ADHD are passionate people who love what they love […]
Keep Your Family Well Rested While On The Road
‘Tis the season for traveling with children! Few things instill fear in the hearts of parents quicker than deviation from sleep environment and schedule. Okay, that might be a slight exaggeration – but seriously, as the holidays approach and travel is inevitable for many of us, there are some considerations we have to make in […]