The Learning Curve: Language Immersion for Babies
Sophia and I have recently started taking mommy and baby Italian classes together. “But, she’s only nine months!” And, "She…
Parenting Tips
Make Your Way to “Show Way”
On the day that Martin Luther King, Jr.’s dream reached a new level of realization - with the first Black…
Freedom with the New BOB MOTION
BOB, a leader among jogging stroller manufacturers, has brought its first four-wheel, lightweight stroller to the market. I was in…
My Daughter’s Smilestone: Locks of Love
This past weekend, my daughter reached a big goal. For a year, she’s been growing her hair in order to…
Children with Chronic Health Issues
An Introduction to Chronic Illness and Its Challenges In my 35 years of working with children with a chronic illness…
Food, Glorious Food!
There are many corners that our children turn that are more exciting for us than for the kids themselves. That…
Family Time
This year we had ten members of our family stay with us for ten days during the holidays. They came…
Sage Advice During a Time of Heartache
Last Friday at 9:30 am, I had a phone date with my best friend from college. We were long overdue…
Local Yokel: Jane’s Exchange
Welcome to our Local Yokel blog! Each month, we will be highlighting a local New York business that we know…
The Story of Our Christmas Tree
Last week we put up our Christmas tree. At the end of each crazy day during this hectic season, it’s…