Check out my article on WhatToExpect.com to learn how you can teach your children respect, by showing it to them first. http://www.whattoexpect.com/wom/family-life/6-ways-parents-can-respect-young-children.aspx
Converting Your Small Space for Baby #2
Is baby #2 on the way? Here are some tips for creating functional sibling spaces. New York City is an amazing place to raise kids, but any city parent will tell you that space becomes a concern at one point or another. One of the most common concerns I hear as a consultant and city mommy of Read More
Ring Around the Rosie: 5 Ways to Foster Friendship in Your Children
Ring Around the Rosie: 5 Ways to Foster Friendship in Your Children By: Naomi Shaw Friends are one of the biggest joys in life. They are people you can have fun with, count on, and share yourself with. What would the world be without friendship? As a parent, you’re aware of the value of friendship, Read More
Make Learning Less of a Strain and More of a Hoot
Make Learning Less of a Strain and More of a Hoot By Kelsey Fox Bennett, M.Ed. Our eyes, ears, neck and shoulders all work together for us to see, hear, and move appropriately to take in any information from the outside world. Especially when we are under stress, one or more of these can lag Read More
Guest Post: Tips For Helping Your Infant & Toddler Speak Sooner Than Later….
Many of us overlook that speech is a motor movement. Just like with gross and fine motor skills, sometimes kids need a little “hand over hand” and visual cues to learn how to move their mouths to form words and sentences. Here are a few tips on how you can help your toddler learn how Read More
I’m Sorry
As an educator of parents and children, I spend quite a bit of time around kids. And if I’ve seen it once, I’ve seen it a thousand times…Two young children are playing beautifully side by side. Sometimes they are interacting, sharing and conversing, other times they are engaged in parallel play. All of a sudden Read More
Guest Post: How to Survive Being a Caregiver for a Loved One
Recently, I heard about Cameron Von St. James and his family, and was completely blown away by their story and courage. When Cameron offered to write a post about caregiving, I couldn’t wait to read it. I truly believe his message and tips are as true for people who care for young children, as they Read More
Our Journey to 5: An Adoption Story
Families come in all shapes and sizes. I was proud to meet Stephanie Davidson Karp recently, and she shared this amazing video and her family’s story. Grab the tissues. It’s a must see. A great reminder to celebrate your family, whichever shape it may come in, as well. Our Journey to 5: An Adoption Story
Guest Post: 3 Tips for Keeping Your Child Organized Over the Summer
3 Tips For Keeping Your Child Organized Over The Summer 1. Create A Daily Calendar– Make list of what activities your child has each day and make sure to go through it every morning. This way your child will continue to feel like there is still structure for them even when they are not Read More
Just Parent, No Philosophy Required
As all of my clients have heard me say repeatedly…it’s not about what the experts say is the “right” way to parent, it’s about YOUR family, YOUR child, and YOUR parenting goals. When you’re not sure how to put it all together, a professional can be a terrific support. But at the end of the Read More