Screen time for kids is a hot topic. My personal choice is to default to the American Academy of Pediatric’s guidelines. In a nutshell, here they are.
No screen time before ages 18-24 months
Coview programming
Interact with the...
It all started innocently enough. Pretty much since the day she sprouted them, people have been commenting on my daughter's beautiful, curly blonde hair. "She’s so cute! Where did she get her curls? How often do you cut her...
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Three years ago, Carew Papritz had the idea to begin National Thank You Letter Day; a day that not only teaches kids about the importance of gratitude, kindness, manners, and civility, but also serves as an opportunity to teach...
Dads do yoga! This may be a surprise because mostly moms do yoga. Women account for 72% of yoga practitioners and out number men 3 to 1. What brings dads to yoga and keeps them coming back?
Moms. Most often,...
Every Fall, I attend as many school tours as I possibly can. As a private school placement consultant, it’s my job to know cultural, structural, and curricular specifics, so I can match each family with their ideal school community....
The day after Thanksgiving marks the "official” beginning of the holiday season. The sight of sparkly lights and decorations, the sounds of seasonal music, and the smells and tastes of festive foods can create different feelings for us all—from...
Spending a day boating on the lake with your family is one of the most rewarding ways to enjoy nature while bonding with your children. The sound of the water gently lapping against the boat, the sight of birds...
Shifts in time change can be hard to adjust to. In general, it is easier to fly west to east (SF to NYC) than it is to fly east to west (NYC to SF).
When flying to the east, your child's...
Our resident sleep expert, Dr. Sarah Mitchell, and I recently hosted a Facebook Live to answer your questions about the four-month sleep regression. This is such a hard one! At this point, many of us are about to go...
There are days that my son says something, and I have no idea where he learned it.
To me: Mommy, I love you. I am filling your bucket.
To my husband: One day, I will be a daddy, and you will be...
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