I don’t know about you, but I always have really high hopes for the summer. Not only is it a time for everyone (including me!) to decompress a little, but it’s also a time for kids to grow in other ways, discover their passions, and just have some good, old-fashioned fun. It’s also a time […]
The Kids Are Heading Back to School—And You Need a Plan
I think I can speak for all parents when I say: OMG, this year! Nothing has been easy about parenting in a pandemic, and things are about to get even harder. Welcome to back-to-school season 2020, where every decision is fraught with more stress than any of us ever imagined was possible. Is it safe […]
The Best Ways to Feed Your Kid’s Dinosaur Obsession
When my kids were little and before we moved to the ’burbs, the Museum of Natural History on Manhattan’s Upper West Side was our home away from home. We were lucky. We lived just nine blocks from the museum, and we went there when it was too rainy, too cold, too hot, or just too […]
Letting Kids Be Bored Is Anything But Boring
“I’m bored.” Two little words that strike fear in the hearts of parents everywhere. There is little worse than a super whiny child who’s just soooooo bored. He wants TV! He wants video games! He wants a plan! He wants you to entertain him! I’m not going to lie: I give in…a lot. I certainly […]
St. Patrick’s Day Fun: Learning with Your Little Leprechauns
St. Patrick’s Day used to look a lot different than it does today. Well, not for everyone. Of course, there’s still the green beer, the pub crawls, the new best friends you sing along with till the wee hours of the night and the embarrassing stories you won’t tell your grandchildren someday. That’s just not […]
Mazes: Educational Fun for Fall—and Every Other Season
A parent’s job is never done—especially when it comes to educating our children. That’s why, consciously or not, we’re always peppering our kiddie conversation with fun facts, bigger words and questions that promote critical thinking. It makes learning fun and a part of everyday life, even for those little ones who aren’t crazy about a […]
How to Boost Your Preschooler’s Math Skills Before Kindergarten
My son is starting kindergarten next year, and if you’re in the same boat (or have been), I know you can relate: Your little one isn’t so little anymore—sob!—and even if he has a few years of preschool under his belt, this is different. This is real school, and you want your child to be ready. […]
How Your Kids Can Have an Old-Fashioned Campout at Home
I’m going to be completely honest here: I love the idea of camping with kids, but I hate actual camping—with kids or without. Which oddly, doesn’t pose as much of a problem as one might think because I’m a mom and I have solutions! But first, my issues with camping. They’re numerous, but I’ll […]
25 Ideas for an Amazing Staycation with Your Kids
True confession: I’ve always been a bit of a homebody, but since I became a mom, I love the idea of a staycation with my kids almost as much as taking an actual vacation with them. Almost. I mean, of course I love white, sandy beaches and tropical breezes. A cozy cabin in the […]
The Ultimate Guide for a Magical Christmas with Your Kids
Take a deep breath and hold onto your Santa hats, moms, because the holiday season is here and the final countdown to Christmas has begun! That means it’s time for parties and shopping and wrapping and special events and holiday cards and baking and…I could go on, but I’ve got to be honest, I’m […]