Parenting

Recently, I did something bad. Have you ever lost it with your toddler? That’s what happened to me right in the middle of the bedtime routine.  My three-year-old told me that she wanted to go to Italy alone (we have...

I'm not ashamed to admit that one of my motivating factors in sending my daughter to preschool was that she'd get a chance to play with paint, Play-Doh and other messy things that I either don't want to clean up...

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...

There are various ways for children to enjoy a sport, whether in school or a club program. It might feel like keeping them in a bubble is safest, but letting them explore their athleticism is beneficial for both parents...

Many people view hockey as a physically demanding sport that might prove too rough for younger players. However, youth hockey offers a lot of potential benefits for kids. Consider some of these reasons why hockey is a great sport...

Pregnancy never ends. I mean, yes, technically once you deliver your baby you are no longer "with child," but there are parts of your body nowhere near your uterus that somehow don't get the memo.    It is cruel but still understandable...

This year is so 2020 and the Zoom servers going down on Monday was on par. But it did get me thinking, “what’s the backup plan? Is there even one.” I have been feeling pretty lucky because since school started,...

My son is 12 years old, and by no fault of his own, he is a momma’s boy. I didn’t raise him that way on purpose; we simply have this connection that is like no other.   I feel very...

Interactive memory activities play a crucial role in occupational therapy for children, helping to develop essential cognitive skills and improve daily functioning. These engaging exercises not only enhance memory but also support executive function, attention, and visual processing abilities....

Believe it or not, remote learning is not new. Schools have had to institute remote learning during recovery periods for natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes and wildfires and also during other traumatic events that affect an entire school...