You don’t have to be a parent to know that a bad weather day – or days stuck at home because of Coronavirus school closings or activity cancellations – can be a nightmare for young kids. The ideas listed below are just a jumping off point for the multitude of fun, appropriate, effective indoor activities for energetic kids.
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Creative Childcare Solutions for Life in the Time of Coronavirus
If it takes a whole village to raise one child, then thank goodness we live in New York City. There are certain characteristics of NYC life that work in moms’ and dads’ favor when it comes to childcare. This has never been more true than right now, when many schools and daycares are closing due to the rising confirmed cases of Coronavirus in the NY area.
This Is How to Be an Awesome Stepmom
I am not an amazing step mom, but I aspire to be. Here are a few of my personal practices on the road to becoming an amazing step mom.
Here are 5 Ways to Organize Kids’ Toys
Toys have entertained children for generations. But when it comes to the aftermath—the sea of scattered toys all over the floor, after a long day of fun—cleaning up can be a huge chore. Here are some great tips on how to organize those toys without stressing out your kiddos!
This is How to Potty Train: The Basics
Many families feel daunted by the potty training task. There are so many methods, tools, and gadgets – but which ones will work best for your child and your family? It is important to understand that because no child is the same, your approach to toilet training must be individualized.
What Do You Do When Religious Neighbors Start Proselytizing to Your Kids?
My husband, my two sons (ages seven and nine) and I live next door to my sister, her husband and their seven-year-old daughter and ten-year-old son. We intentionally live near each other; we all get along really well and there is a lot of back and forth between our two houses. A few weeks ago […]
When to Give Your Baby a Pacifier—Two Experts Weigh In
There are many different opinions about babies and pacifiers. Initially when you have a crying infant they can help soothe your baby. However they can cause nipple confusion with breastfeeding infants.
Does Tummy Time Lead to Future Success?
Are you, like many parents, concerned about your child’s future success in school? Do you wonder if your child will learn to read and write with ease? Here’s one simple strategy to help nurture your baby’s development of writing skills later in childhood: Tummy Time. Every parent has heard of tummy time and the important […]