This was the running conversation with my mom when my children were just starting to be mobile. “Are they crawling yet? Because you know if they skip crawling it might lead to developmental problems.” I… Read More »What If My Child Skips Crawling?
I try to read as often as possible to my kids because I continuously hear how important it is for their language development. I am also a voracious reader and I would love for my… Read More »How to Promote Literacy at Home with Books, Games and Apps
Hi everyone! Happy March! The children and I saw some crocuses and snow drops the other day while walking through Brooklyn. Even as we have flurries here and there it does feel like Spring is… Read More »Weekday Events! What to do in Brooklyn (and Manhattan) this week – March 4th-7th, 2013
I had my children back to back…20 months apart. We were always planning on having two children but my second was a bit of a surprise. He was conceived while I was breastfeeding and on… Read More »Which Birth Control Now? Finished, Waiting, Not Sure.
Last week I shared the initial installment of my Adventures with Food, in which I share recipes, tips, lore, and my own exploits preparing, serving, and repurposing the food our family eats. But also, since… Read More »Dancing Kiddos: Songs About Chickens
The more milk your baby takes (or you remove through milk expression), the more milk you make. Some mothers with ample milk may “think” their supply is low when in fact it is not. So… Read More »Can Certain Foods Increase My Milk Supply?
In honor of the upcoming Reading Awareness month, we will be posting articles on that theme! “What can I do to increase my child’s language and vocabulary?” This is a common question concerned parents ask. … Read More »Expanding your Child’s Vocabulary, At Home!
The 2014 Brooklyn Baby & Family Expo is happening April 6th in Brooklyn Heights! For more info visit our site: achildgrows.com/expo Click here for tickets! We are so excited to announce that the 2nd Brooklyn Baby… Read More »Brooklyn Baby Expo – Save the Date!
Hi everyone! I hope everyone got to enjoy the snow this weekend! I think by Monday all the places that were closed due to weather will have reopened but make sure to call ahead to… Read More »Weekday Activities for Kids and What to do on Valentine’s Day!
Hi everyone! I hope everyone got to enjoy the snow this weekend! I think by Monday all the places that were closed due to weather will have reopened but make sure to call ahead to… Read More »Weekday Activities for Kids and What to do on Valentine's Day!