Mayor de Blasio has set a large goal to be met within ten years: computer science will be brought to all NYC public schools, and to all students. This means everyone, not just those in… Read More »Computer Science Coming for All Public Schools
In this month’s installment of the Mister John Files, the unstoppable John Francisco tells us about his journey to becoming a bilingual teacher. We’re so happy to have him (and his Spanish skills) in Philadelphia.… Read More »From the Mister John Files: Why I Teach in Spanish
Now that our kids are back in the classroom after a long summer, it’s time to think about after school enrichment, extra curricular activities, and for many of us, school support services and tutoring. Bee Tutored… Read More »Bee Tutored Services Can Help!
The conundrum of after school activity is rattling around so many parents’ minds in these early fall days. We hope to enrich our children while offering them excitement within a creative realm, and at Sacred… Read More »After School Theater Arts at Sacred Yoga in Bed Stuy
Sleep Training. Ugh, it pushes every parent’s buttons in some way. Many advocate strict “sleep training” that can feel (and may well be) brutal and emotionally damaging. And, on the other side, the “attachment parenting” camp… Read More »Sleep Training and Attachment Parenting: Can they Co-Exist?
Who doesn’t like a good run, then some yoga, and then a guided meditation- all in Prospect Park, and all placing our senses of community over those of competition? Let’s be honest, the journey is… Read More »Wanderlust 108, a “Mindful Triathlon” in Brooklyn
How do we make healthy (and consistent) food choices for ourselves? Have you thought about what “eating mindfully” means? Holistic health counselor April Dawn Reigart shares her thoughts and tips on paying better, mindful attention… Read More »Eating Mindfully
Contributor and holistic health counselor April Reigart explains the mysteries of leaky gut, what causes it and how you can start feeling (and living!) better. When I was 18, I lived in Ocean City. I… Read More »Intestinal Permeability? What’s That?
Contributor and holistic health counselor April Reigart shares her inspiration (and doubt) about running the Marine Corps Marathon last October. Heavy on the inspiration. If you’ve ever tackled something that feels impossible or are thinking… Read More »Marathon as Metaphor
We’re thrilled to welcome April Reigart to the A Child Grows family! April is a holistic health coach and Philly mom who has some amazing tips for us to help our kids eat their veggies.… Read More »Strong to the Finnach