It is amazing to see how children progress from being completely dependent to self-sufficient little people. Becoming independent in self-care is a very important occupation of a child.
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Are herbal teas safe during pregnancy?
There is a bit of a debate about herbal teas, as some are perfectly safe, and some come with caution. Though touted as “all natural”, many herbs are used for medicinal purposes, and are contradicted during pregnancy and are best to steer away from while expecting.
Clarins Beautiful Beginnings Pregnancy Kit
Sponsored Content Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful experiences a woman can have. I remember having such a strong sense of fulfillment and intense joy for my growing belly. When I think about my three pregnancies, I can’t help but feel overwhelmed with such a pure and deep love. Along with all of that […]
3 Steps to Store Clothing for Future Kids
Following these three steps will help save time and money on your next child’s clothes by keeping the best and storing everything effectively.
Explaining Weather to Children
As weather is a topic that comes up often with children, I want to share my latest column in NY Family magazine. About a year ago, many New Yorkers experienced noticeable tremors from a small earthquake. A week later, we braced for Hurricane Irene, which was projected to hit New York head-on. Luckily, both events […]
My Child Is So Different From Me… How Can I Relate?
On a recent walk with a few of my girlfriends, we were talking about how our children in some ways remind us so much of ourselves, but in other ways are so very different.
Growing Up in the Garden
As we’ve moved from an agrarian society to an urban, industrial/post-industrial one, we have lost contact with nature. And with that we have lost our understanding of where our food comes from, how plants and animals live and grow, our role in nature, and how our actions impact the natural world.
What questions should I ask at my 2-year-old well visit?
Toddlers grow in many ways so when you go into his well visit here are some areas to discuss: