If you are facing a divorce, or confused about how to handle parenting while in the throws of the headache of going through one, this is an incredibly helpful piece by contributing therapist Alisha… Read More »What Can I Do to Support My Children Through A Divorce?
I recently had to make a reluctant three year old leave the playground. We then, my mistake, walked past one of those mechanical horses where you put in a quarter to ride. Of course he… Read More »The No-Horse Cry Scowling Face – Stop Bullying Moms
Reposting this old post as I found it hilarious. I’m not sure who the original author was. _______________ I know that you love both your kids equally. I know that your heart has an… Read More »Top 10 Reasons You Secretly Like the Second Kid Better
Talking to people sucks. The fact that you and some other person both have children does not automatically mean you will connect on any level. But because your kids are friends, or because you… Read More »The Introverted Parent’s Guide to Play Dates
Contributor, NYC-based parenting expert and Family Matters NY founder, Alice Kaltman shares her tips for helping our kids learn tolerance and kindness in an often unkind world. We can teach kids what we believe is… Read More »Teaching Kids Tolerance
Safety Mom Corner– Everyday safety questions answered by a professional safety director who’s also a mom. Dear Safety Mom: I think my four year old is ready for a booster seat but I want… Read More »When Is Your Child Ready for a Booster Seat
As we all know, preparing your child for standardized tests is an arduous journey. In my experience as an educational consultant, I’ve found that starting preparation early and gradually (so your child can connect the… Read More »Surviving Standardized Test Prep— Part 2
This site has a history of great information on Brooklyn parenting groups, but it is hard to keep up. New ones start and old ones close all the time. Here are a few evergreen and… Read More »Looking for Brooklyn Parenting Groups
Let’s face it. Standardized testing is not a fun experience. While it used to serve the function of measuring raw academic ability and whether a student was a good fit for a certain school, it… Read More »A Guide to Surviving Standardized Test Prep— Part 1 Early Prep
2017 was a crazy year for a lot of people. And if you’re a parent, no doubt, the year had it’s hectic moments. That reflected in this year’s most popular sources for kid advice. Here’s… Read More »The 5 Most Popular Parenting Books of the Year