The Fantasticks is the world’s-longest running musical written by Tom Jones with music by Harvey Schmidt. What started in a tiny theater in 1960 on Manhattan’s Greenwich Village, now resides smack dab in the middle of Time’s Square at the Snapple Theater. While the cast has boasted such notable names as Jerry Orbach, Rita Gardner, […]
Category: Dads
Hey dads! Did you think we’d forget about you? No way! In addition to all the valuable information on our national blog such as the challenges and joys of fatherhood, balancing work with family life, cool products and gear, mother-in-law issues, staying connected to your wife and how to get more sleep, here you’ll find even more information on the unique challenges and opportunities of raising a family in NY.
Easter Season and EggNots
It’s Easter season. Know how I know? Every store in town is stocking up on Easter eggs: plastic eggs, chocolate eggs, egg dyeing kits. You get the picture. As far as Easter goes, eggs represent rebirth and renewal, which is a lovely idea, but how many eggs have to be hard boiled, dyed and then […]
The Traditions We Pass Down
Despite the fact that it still feels like we’re stuck in the middle of winter, at precisely 7:02 am on March 20th, the vernal equinox marked the beginning of Spring. This first day of Spring also marks Nowruz, the Persian New Year, a very special holiday in Iran, the country of my birth. The name […]
Long Live Date Night
Before I was married, I clearly remember a conversation I had with Linda, a very close friend of mine, about her marriage. Linda is older than me (we won’t get specific about how much older) and I’ve always looked up to her. She and her husband have raised four daughters, who have all turned out […]
Educational Planning for Children with Special Health Care Needs
Some premature infants or full-term infants are born with chronic medical conditions – and when they leave the hospital are in need of additional help at home, and eventually in school, due to their prematurity or medical illness. Other children acquire a medical condition at some time during their life. 12.5% of babies are born […]
Saving Time In A (Beer) Bottle
This past Saturday was busier than most. The day’s schedule started with a family trip to church for the Sacrament of Reconciliation for our seven year old. After a confession, which was no doubt filled with the many ways she annoys her little sister, there was Easter shoe shopping to be done, followed by a […]
Community Bliss
Sometimes you may feel the need to go run in the forest to find bliss or take a vacation, but with a little bit of ingenuity, there’s no need to take a vacation to find bliss. A little Google search can help you find hidden gems in our own community that help you feel connected. […]
Save the Date! Mommybites Summit 2013
We can’t wait to see you there!
Parental Foul
Growing up, I was never on a sports team. While my parents encouraged other pursuits and hobbies, athletics was never a focus for my sister and me. Through the years, I would hear stories of games and championships, see trophies and witness bonds between teammates, and I knew that I had missed out on something […]
Urban Cycling With Kids: Gift Or Gamble?
I live in New York City and use a bicycle to get around more frequently than any other mode of transportation. It’s the fastest option to reach most destinations and certainly the most fun. My children join in too, cycling with me to movie theaters, museums and various after school activities. My 6-year-old daughter pedals […]