As a nanny, I understand that caring for young children is a daunting task. We’re haunted by the belief that we can do better or we’re not doing enough – or maybe aren’t taking adequate… Read More »Do You Want Something or Nothing from a Toddler?
It is perfectly natural if our shy toddler just wants to watch for a while, but sometimes we feel they are missing out. Ali Smith-Poe, mom to twins, gives us some advice about helping a… Read More »How to Warm Up a Shy Toddler
Hi all, Happy President’s Day weekend! My kids are so excited to have a week off from school and it will be a fun week! So much going on during midwinter break! The good news… Read More »Weekday Events for February 17th-20th in Brooklyn & NYC!
We thought we were golden with our 3.5 year old’s sleep pattern: um, yeah, right! We have had lots of middle-of-the-night wakeups from nightmares and now- growing pains. When our son wails from the pain,… Read More »Ach! Growing Pains
Friends! It’s been too long since I’ve been here. (Two months and one week, but who’s keeping track?!) After such a long absence, I feel it’s only right to come bearing gifts. And what better… Read More »The Ultimate Snack: Homemade Cheddar Crackers
I love, love, love Imagine Swimming. I believe that learning to swim is essential. What other sport could potentially save your life? I’m also a qualified swimming teacher so I have high standards. We tried… Read More »Reader Review: Imagine Swimming
When I want to know the real scoop on anything, I usually pose a question on our Facebook Fan Page. A few months ago (am I really that behind?!), I asked “what iphone apps do… Read More »Reader favorites: 38 iphone applications for your kids
When I think back, it started with the concept of positive reinforcement. The thing is I KNOW better. Papa Tree and I took Birch to a parent-child class to a waldorf school where one of… Read More »Why I’m going to quit saying “Good Job!” (or at least try)
I’ve heard about Brooklyn Arts Exchange from the time we had our first child. They have been around a long time and have garnered respect from lots of parents- which I’ve heard is due to… Read More »FREE classes at BAX this Saturday
I’m a big tea drinker and introduced tea to my older son when he was just barely over 12-months-old. I plan on doing the same with my little one, but fully expect the same funny… Read More »Tea for Tots? (+ a recipe for Chai-Spiced Blood Orange Granita)