How to Tell If Your Baby Needs Glasses
How to Tell if Your Baby Needs Glasses
Have you seen that adorable video of the baby girl putting on glasses and seeing her parents clearly for the first time? I’ve watched it, oh, about 20 billion times now, and still get teary with every viewing.… Read the rest
Make Sure Your Child Care Provider Is Licensed
Make Sure Your Child Care Provider is Licensed
Something horrible happened recently here in New York City, and I wasn’t sure at first how to address it, or even if I should, because it was so horrifying to me. At first, I thought it would be easier to just try to put it out of my mind, but then I realized the only way I might be able to help prevent such a tragedy from happening again was to share the story with you and spread the word about the things you must look for in a child care provider—yes, even if that person is your own mother or your best friend.… Read the rest
Open Letter: It’s Okay to Want a Break From Your Kids
Want a Break From Your Kids?
Hey there. Recently, I’ve been having many chats with both friends and clients who have something in common: they come back from holiday with their kids feeling more on edge, more stressed out, and more ready to take a vacation than ever.… Read the rest
Should You Put Your Kid on a Diet? New Info on Overweight Kids
Should You Put Your Kid on a Diet?
We all want to think our children are perfect in every way, but a startling new study shows that parents are turning a blind eye to their children’s unhealthy weight gain, which can put their little ones at risk for serious life-long health issues including heart disease, bone and joint issues, and even cancer.… Read the rest
Three Signs Your Child is NOT Ready for a Pet
Signs Your Child is NOT Ready for a Pet
Pets can be such an amazing addition to your family. They can be a calming presence, and a source of absolute, unconditional love. They can also teach your children about loyalty, responsibility, and kindness.… Read the rest
The One Place You Must Take Your Child This Summer
The One Place You Must Take Your Child This Summer
School’s out for summer, which means a lot of fun is on the way—but it can also mean that the dreaded “summer slide” is approaching, when your children will be at risk of losing some of the knowledge and skills they’ve learned in class this year.… Read the rest
Princess Charlotte vs Prince George: Are Girls Easier Than Boys?
Are Girls Easier Than Boys?
You all must know by now that I eat up every bit of info on the adorable Royal Babies as I can, but a recent comment made by Prince Charles got me thinking about the very nature of baby boys and girls.… Read the rest
The Best Baby Names: ’90s Cartoons Edition
Best Baby Names: ’90s Cartoons Edition
Settling on baby names is one of the hardest things about becoming a parent (well, besides the whole getting pregnant in the first place thing, morning sickness, labor, delivery, you name it!), but still, it’s no easy task for most of us.… Read the rest
Add This One Thing to Your Birth Plan
Add This To Your Birth Plan
Making a birth plan is always kind of a gamble. Things happen. Your doctor might not be on duty. Your partner (as wonderful as they are!) might forget to bring the silk pillowcase you wanted to use—or even forget to load up that birthing playlist you guys created together for the big moment.… Read the rest
Would You Leave Your Kid With Lindsay Lohan?
Would You Leave Your Kid with Lindsay Lohan?
My jaw nearly dropped to the floor when I read where Lindsay Lohan was serving her latest community service stint, and you might not believe it either. The troubled starlet is currently whittling down her hours of service at a Brooklyn daycare center!… Read the rest
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