It’s fall, and because we are all desperate to get outside, apple picking is even more popular than ever this year. And, as most of us are at least partially homeschooling (isn’t that what virtual… Read More »Apples, Apples, Apples
Janie Barnett reflects on raising her daughter in Park Slope and how to encourage the most meaningful experiences for our children in this community of abundant options. _______ When my 5-year-old daughter, Adrienne, walked into… Read More »Choosing Meaningful Experiences for Your Kids
One of our favorite NYC services (also in LA and the Hamptons), Curated Care, now has an app! I used Curated Care to help fill in gaps in care for my little girl when she… Read More »Curated Care is Now Even Better With an App (Sponsored)
We wanted the lowdown on how and when to teach our kids to swim. Who better to consult than a total expert? With over 12 years’ experience in Aquatics, Amy Whitsell currently holds a YMCA… Read More »Tips for Learning to Swim
We read lots of books for review at A Child Grows. I try to put round-ups together to include the review books with others that I buy or read from the library. I often include… Read More »For the Love of a Button Book
Mothers Day. A time for flowers, brunch, hopefully a day relatively off where you can do what you enjoy. This Mother’s Day give yourself a REAL gift. One that will last! Do a few things… Read More »The 3 Gifts To Give YOURSELF This Mothers Day!
Bullying can be a real problem among kids of all ages. Sharon Peters, from Parents Helping Parents shares her top tips for handling the problem. Bullying is sadly common. When children and/or families are facing ongoing… Read More »Top 4 Tips for Handling Bullying
Jocelyn Greene, founder of Child’s Play NY, shows us how to use dramatic, imaginative play to help our kids have fun indoors and preserve our own sanity this winter. Creating the Stage and Surviving Winter Ok… Read More »Indoor Activities For Kids
No one needs more plastic toys! Here are some gift ideas for kids that require no money and no crafting skills. Kids love getting any kind of gift and will sometimes love a rock more… Read More »No Spend Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids
My son loves to sweep and rake leaves. We live in the woods and have a lot of leaves, so this can go on for weeks. We stopped spraying Wondercide in the summer and didn’t… Read More »Ticks in November? Yes, and they are vicious.