Teaching Your Child About Bullying
As parents, one big concern is how your child will handle bullying in school — not only how your child will react if he is bullied, but also what he will do if he sees… Read More »Teaching Your Child About Bullying
Parenting
Parenting Tip: Little Kids Don’t Do Grey
Alice Kaltman, LCSW, founder of Family Matters NY shares a quick tidbit related to parenting and family life. We know you’re pressed for time, so here is a nugget of simple, and hopefully helpful advice (or reassurance!).… Read More »Parenting Tip: Little Kids Don’t Do Grey
Road Trip: Escaping Hurricane Irma
We were all moved by the multitude of stories being made public these past few days – especially those involving families/kids. The below post was a Facebook post from a friend of mine who relocated… Read More »Road Trip: Escaping Hurricane Irma
Pregnancy and Emotional Health
Everyone expects pregnancy to be a time for joy and happiness, right? But, for many women, it’s not that simple. Dr. Emma Basch, NYC based clinical psychologist, shares her tips for preparing for pregnancy, gathering support… Read More »Pregnancy and Emotional Health
How To Organize A Pantry
A Child Grows’ long-time friend and subject expert, Amanda Wiss, shares her 10 Steps to Clearing the Clutter from your Pantry. We all know that a critical component in your parenting toolbox is a well-stocked pantry, but… Read More »How To Organize A Pantry
Mothering Away Your Identity
Make breakfast. Drop him off at school. Text messages invade my phone. Answer them. Call the cleaning lady. Reschedule the dentist appointment for the tenth time. Is my mom coming tomorrow? I hope so. I… Read More »Mothering Away Your Identity
Q&A with Eliza Factor of Extreme Kids & Crew
Felix Factor is a beloved 14-year-old child—energetic, playful, and curious. He is also deeply disabled. He cannot respond to questions, walk on his own, and is so prone to violence that his family had to… Read More »Q&A with Eliza Factor of Extreme Kids & Crew
The Importance of Letting Go
You know when a child has captured a toad, a worm, a grasshopper—and they are so excited and want to keep it, and perhaps have loved it a little too much? And what’s the lesson… Read More »The Importance of Letting Go
Tips for Being a Student Mother
A few years ago, my husband and I made big plans. They were exciting, refreshing, and terrifying all at the same time- we were going to start having kids and I was going to start… Read More »Tips for Being a Student Mother
How I became the worst critic of stay-at-home moms
It’s 8 pm on a Thursday night. I’ve been up since 5:30 am, when my littlest woke for his morning feed. His older brother woke an hour later for his cereal, at which point my… Read More »How I became the worst critic of stay-at-home moms