Bilingual speech pathologist Jocelyn M. Wood shares some helpful pointers to continue to build our kids’ language while school’s out for the summer. Summer is surely a time to relax and recharge, but it’s also a great time… Read More »Oh, The Places We’ll Go! 5 Ways to Grow Your Child’s Language This Summer
Sometimes we just want to crawl under a rock and not watch anything even resembling news for the rest of our lives. How DO we parent when world events make us fear for humanity, and… Read More »Parenting in a Culture of Fear
Our Editor-in-Chief serves up some of her “Rules to Live By” when she’s traveling with her family. Having carted the kids on trips from Mumbai to Guatemala to Michigan (and next month, Paris!), both with… Read More »Five Tips for Traveling With Young Children
Parenthood. Where do we begin? There’s so much to say. It takes us down some pretty stressful, crazy roads literally and figuratively. Often, the relationship between co-parents needs attention too! We have a wonderful, insightful,… Read More »Want to be a Better Parent? Strengthen your Parental Partnership
An excellent Mount Sinai Board Certified pediatrician, Dr. Paula Elbirt, writes for our readers here about childhood fears, self-esteem, and persistent, loving concern in a Q&A. Children and childhood in general need all of the… Read More »Dr. Paula Elbirt — Childhood Fears, Self-Esteem, and Persistent Loving Concern
Since 2011, Little Essentials has been helping children in need of clothing and supplies, as well as reaching out to their families with health and safety education. We were lucky enough to interview its Founder… Read More »An Interview with Little Essentials, an Organization Making Big Differences
Sprinkler time is here, everyone! We don’t want to overwhelm you with a list that’s too long (Brooklyn’s playgrounds all have sprinklers, pretty much) so here’s a consolidated one for you- we personally vouch for… Read More »Our Favorite Brooklyn Sprinklers!
Contributor, parenting expert and preschool teacher Brandi Davis of Child and Family Coaching shares her thoughts and insights into the secret lives of the four year old girls, the minefield of their relationships with one another and… Read More »The Secret Life of Four Year Old Girls
Sooner or later, your children will be introduced into the world of acting and theater. They may take to it, they may not- but the journey is always the most interesting part. Here, Elana Gartner… Read More »My Child’s First Production: A Theater Mom’s Perspective
Have you wondered if your child may be suffering with celiac disease, or do you need some thoughtful information about it? We are happy to share this super helpful article full of the simple facts… Read More »Facts About Celiac Disease and Your Child