Many of us have done this. Posting seemingly innocuous information about our children’s health online or on social media. “Tommy broke his arm! He needs surgery!” Medical student and Brooklyn mom, Rebecca Hughes shares her thoughts about… Read More »Protecting Our Children’s Privacy on Social Media
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] While more and more dads are choosing to stay home with their kids and moms are going back to work, the back to work question is a still a big one for many… Read More »To Work or Not to Work?
{Sponsored] We hear this every day: we are living in a global world. This inter-connectedness brings about all kinds of benefits, but it’s also important to teach our kids the value of diversity and expose… Read More »Growing Cultural Competency in a School Setting
Looking for an educational experience for your kids for camp this summer? Check out iD Tech! Why is STEM and tech education important? Studies predict that there will be one million unfilled STEM jobs by the… Read More »A STEM and Tech Summer Camp in Brooklyn
It’s that time of year again – hippity hop! Check out this fab, local egg hunt that is sure to be fun for the whole family, now in a new location! Greenpoint-based non-profit organization Town Square… Read More »Town Square Annual Egg Hunt Finds New Home at t.b.d. Brooklyn
In this follow up piece to our March 21st article, Improving Doctors’ Breastfeeding Literacy, Holly Ellis Spiegel continues her conversation with Susan Rothenberg, MD, IBCLC about breastfeeding and how to talk to our care providers about… Read More »Planning to Breastfeed? Education is Key
Philadelphia-based sleep expert and Confident Parenting founder Erica Desper tackles an often controversial topic: Co-Sleeping. As a new Mother, I was drawn to the concept of sharing sleep with my baby and did so, first… Read More »Co-Sleeping vs No Sleeping?
Contributor and Thrive Hive Wellness founder Jennifer Khalaf shares her story of how being selfless didn’t work for her, and how she learned the value of self-care. Selfless (adj.) having or showing great concern for… Read More »When Being Selfless Backfires
Photosanity founder Alethea Cheng Fitzpatrick shares her tips and advice for selecting an after school plan that works for your child and your family. So, you finally made it – your kids are in elementary… Read More »The After School Conundrum
Doula and childbirth educator, Brittany Sharpe McCollum, founder of Blossoming Bellies Wholistic Birth Services in Philadelphia, shares her expertise and advice about how to choose a childbirth education class when you’re expecting. In our society,… Read More »Choosing a Birth Class: Hospital-Based vs. Independent Childbirth Education