Parenting
Vaping & Teens: What Parents Need to Know
The first thing you need to be aware of in regards to vaping? More teens are doing it—every single day. According to a recent study published by the University of Michigan, over 37 percent of 12 graders say they vaped sometime in 2018—compared to less than 28 percent...
Gracie the Goldfish: A Review of Local Swim Lessons
This fall I signed our tenacious little Gracie up for swim lessons at an indoor facility in Middletown, Goldfish Swim School. It’s relatively new to the community, and I was hearing positive feedback about their program from moms around town. I was already loving their convenient schedule offered to busy working parents, with classes available up to 6:30 pm during the week.
How to Get Your Toddler to Eat Better
Yummy Toddler Food is one of our absolute favorite resources online for, well, really yummy toddler food. Whether it’s mini pumpkin muffins or baked chicken tenders, recipe developer, blogger and mom of two Amy Palanjian takes foods most kids like—like muffins and chicken fingers—and puts her healthy spin on them (for example, by boosting nutrition with hidden veggies or nut butter, and baking instead of frying).
Favorite Children’s Books
We compiled a list of our favorite children’s books we’ve read to our kids, with some help from the Director of Random House Children’s Books
Boredom Buster Jars
Boredom Buster Jar Have you heard of a boredom buster jar? We love them and they can be so helpful on rainy days or those days when you simply need to catch up and need some go-to activities for the kiddos! Below, find some great ideas to add to your jars! Hint: let...
Guest Blogger Suzanne Wind: 10 Social Skills Unplugged for Your Digitally Focused Child!
Do you feel frustrated that your child is always facing a screen? Research has shown that today’s child averages 8-9 hours a day of engagement with media. It is a constant effort to engage kids in simple face-to-face conversations and good old-fashioned manners.Don’t...
