There are a multitude of ways we know we can help our kids eating healthier – cut out junk food, cut down on sweets, exercise and eating at home – are all ways we’ve told our kids they can be healthy. But really, this isn’t enough.
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The New York Baby Show
One of my favorite parenting experts is Dr. Harvey Karp, the beloved author of the Happiest Baby/Toddler on the Block. He saved me when my son had colic and kept me sane when my other son went through the “terrible twos.” When I was knee deep in the infant/toddler stages, I would have taken meeting […]
Heated Discussions at Work about Kids’ Homework
I’m a grandmother who works with several young moms. I am just amazed when I listen to them talk about “helping” their kids with their daily homework and projects. I say “helping” because what they describe is flat out doing their kids’ assignments. I think that what they should be doing instead is to help […]
Top 10 Reasons That I LOVE Being a MOM
It is the perfect time of year for all mothers to take inventory of their life and realize how lucky that they are. The relationship that a woman has with her mom molds her into becoming the mother that she is today.
How much should my toddler be eating?
Toddlers generally eat less at a meal and snack more because they are so busy focusing on moving and self help skills- “do it myself” – including choosing how much they will eat.
Do babies need water?
During the 1st 6 months of life breast milk or formula provide all the water and nutrition babies need. Around 6 months you should start to give 2 to 4 ounces of water twice a day between feeds and meals.
My emotions & mood swings are everywhere; why?!
Ah…..pregnancy emotions! It seems we can go from worrying, to forgetting, to sentimental tears, grand elation, and woefulness all within our forty weeks of expecting, and sometimes all within the course of one day!
Delicious, Easy Appetizer: Wasabi Cream Cheese
I had dinner with a friend last week and she served the most delicious appetizer. It was yummy, pretty AND easy to make (music to my ears). Here’s the recipe and I promise if you serve this bad boy the next time you have friends over, it’ll be the hit of the party! Ingredients 1 8oz […]