Whoa, that’s a loaded title. Whole Wheat, Chocolate Chip, Zucchini, Bread. What’s not to like??? Ingredients 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 large egg 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/2 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon vanilla 1… Read More »Recipe: Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
We can’t escape the fact that technology is a significant part of every child and teenager’s life. As parents, there are some precautions that you can take to keep your child safe online without having… Read More »How to Use Tech to Keep Your Child Safe Online
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
Heidi Lengel, birth & bereavement Doula, board certified music therapist, and owner and founder of Fulheart Family Support, shares her thoughts on the recent “Birthing Playlist” from Spotify that recently blew up on social media.… Read More »Childbirth and Music: What’s the Big Deal?
Need a fun, easy project to fill these last two days of summer? Try Lola’s lip balm recipe! Lip Balm Recipe Hi! My name is Lola. I am 10 years old, and I live in… Read More »A Beauty Bar Moment: Kids’ Lip Balm Recipe
It’s Labor Day, and that means the end of summer and last of the fun, family and friends holiday gatherings (at least for a little while). What better way to entertain than with chips and salsa! Check out these… Read More »Salsa Recipes for your Labor Day BBQ
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
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
Recipe: Berry Kale Smoothies Story: Eliana has been hanging out in the kitchen with me since she was just a few months old. Her “involvement” in the cooking process has ranged quite a bit over… Read More »Kids in the Kitchen: Berry Kale Smoothies
Little Essentials (LE) is a community-based 501(c)(3) that offers at-risk families living in poverty in New York City urgently needed children’s supplies and parenting education to promote the health, well being and safety of children… Read More »Little Essentials Seeks Director of Development