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
We’re thrilled to bring you the first piece from the Mister John Files! Actor, musician and teaching artist John Francisco will be bringing your wee ones music classes to Philly PACK in Queen Village, Philadelphia this… Read More »From the Mister John Files: The Meeting of the Tuba
Our family is on an epic adventure in the Midwest this summer, and one of our weekend stops was St. Louis. Aside from nostalgically remembering my childhood days at the old Busch Stadium and going… Read More »Be Brave, Proud and Strong: Adventures at the St. Louis City Museum
Nearly every day I read another article or hear about another parent who is threatened with police action because they left their child alone in the car for five minutes, let them walk home alone from… Read More »The Good Samaritan: Modern Day Stranger Danger
It’s summertime and we’re on an extended vacation outside of the city, which means that it’s pretty intense to keep a 4 and 6 year old occupied on a daily basis (I don’t know if… Read More »Product Review: Zoku Polar Pops & Quick Pop Maker
For us, summertime (and an extended vacation) means later bedtimes, but it doesn’t mean we don’t read every night before bed, even if it’s just one quick book or chapter. This month, my little ones… Read More »Time to Read! July Round Up of Our Favorite Kids Books
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
Recently, I sent an email to Ginger Bakos, Dinosaurs Are NOT Food blogger and A Child Grows contributor, asking her what she thought about coconut sugar. And, as always, she was a fountain of knowledge… Read More »Sugar, Ah, Honey, Honey…
It’s time for summer reading! School may be out, but that doesn’t mean we should take a time out from nurturing a love of literacy in our kids. We’re stocking up on all kinds of… Read More »Time To Read! June Round Up of Our Favorite Kids Books