Sharon Peters, parenting expert and founder of Parents Helping Parents, helps us learn that saying no while keeping it together is possible. Martini not included. Saying no to your child isn’t always easy. Here are… Read More »Saying No to Your Child: 4 Ways to Keep Your Cool
Leslie Winston of Mother Brooklyn shares the latest installment of her story of raising a special needs child. It took a while, but life did get better. After a lot of research and insurance… Read More »It Gets Better: Raising a Special Needs Child, Part III
These days our family time can be fragmented and lack the quality we all deserve. How do we change that? Our friends at BusyKid have some tips for family goal-setting that can help. Setting goals as… Read More »6 Family Goals That Foster Togetherness
Last month, Leslie Winston of MotherBrooklyn shared the first part of her family’ story. In part II of her journey, she shares the hard and fast details of finally getting a clinical diagnosis for her child… Read More »One Family’s Journey With Their Special Needs Child, Part II
We know we have problem with low numbers of girls being involved in tech and STEM programs. So what can we do about it? Parents of boys and girls alike have a responsibility. Photosanity founder… Read More »Girls and Tech: Leveling the Playing Field
{Sponsored] We hear this every day: we are living in a global world. This inter-connectedness brings about all kinds of benefits, but it’s also important to teach our kids the value of diversity and expose… Read More »Growing Cultural Competency in a School Setting
Looking for an educational experience for your kids for camp this summer? Check out iD Tech! Why is STEM and tech education important? Studies predict that there will be one million unfilled STEM jobs by the… Read More »A STEM and Tech Summer Camp in Brooklyn
Photosanity founder Alethea Cheng Fitzpatrick shares her tips and advice for selecting an after school plan that works for your child and your family. So, you finally made it – your kids are in elementary… Read More »The After School Conundrum
Contributor and Photosanity founder Alethea Cheng Fitzpatrick tackles the subject of school segregation in NYC and beyond. Last December, I attended a Town Hall at BRIC Arts Media in Brooklyn on “Breaking the Pattern of… Read More »School Segregation is Alive and Well in America
Applications for elementary school? How is that even possible? Well, it is. Welcome to 2017 in New York City. Never fear. Contributor and Photosanity founder Alethea Cheng Fitzpatrick has the lowdown. We’ve got you covered! Ok,… Read More »Surviving the Elementary School Application Process