A while back you did a column about a young couple that didn’t want the grandmother to baby sit for their daughter any longer (11/9/11: “I Don’t Want My Mother-in-Law to Baby Sit”). I wish! I babysit for my two granddaughters, and I don’t want to do it any longer. You’ll probably say, “So then, […]
Baby Sign Language Fact or Fiction?
By Lora Heller, Founding Director of Baby Fingers LLC Q: Is sign language only for people who are Deaf? A: No. Sign Language can be extremely useful (and fun to learn) for hearing people as well. Anyone who has not yet learned to talk, who may not ever learn to talk, who has had a […]
How long can my toddler concentrate?
You asked and you shall now receive. It’s only fair for us to share all of this stored up knowledge about a toddlers and what happens when they start toddling (and talking)! We now will answer, in a very public forum, all of those burning questions about children in their second year. Each Wednesday, we […]
What are the first 24 hours like with a new baby?
You asked and you shall now receive. It’s only fair for us to share all of this stored up knowledge about a baby and what happens once the baby is born until they are no longer called a baby but a toddler! We now will answer, in a very public forum, all of those burning […]
What are the prenatal tests I should expect?
You asked and you shall now receive. It’s only fair for us to share all of this stored up knowledge about having a baby and what is going on with your body during those nine (really ten) months. We now will answer, in a very public forum, all of those burning questions about having a […]
Green Parenting: Back to the Start
By Elise Jones, blog editor This past Sunday I tuned in to the Grammy Awards as I am a huge music fan and even though I don’t know half of the songs nominated any more, I still enjoy the show. It’s music, theatrics and I learn a bit more about the artists who sing my […]
Valentine’s Day Traditions
Hi, Everyone, This Valentine’s Day I professed my love to the usual suspects – my hubby, my kiddies and… the new unusual love of my life, our pet African Side Neck turtle, Squirtle. I love her. There, I said it. I know it’s a little strange to love a reptile, but with the exception of […]
Strategies for Study Success: Time Management
By Emily Levy, founder & director of EBL Coaching As students progress through school, learning to manage their time becomes increasingly important. They begin to have many more tests to study for, essays to write, projects to complete, and homework assignments to turn in. While some students are naturally able to manage these tasks well, […]