During the holidays and after, children ask for toys as gifs.  As parents, it is our responsibility to make sure that our children are safe and what they are playing with are as well.  U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled 44 toys in fiscal year 2010, ended Sept. 30, and several more in October…  read on >

As a parent one of the most important things you can do for your child is take them regularly to a pediatrician.  Doctors can monitor your child’s growth and development in ways that you may not have noticed.  As a first time parent, or perhaps someone moving to a new town, how do you choose…  read on >

Every now and again I have a bad day.  I’m not exactly sure what causes them, but they happen.  Sometimes it’s just a challenge to make it through the day.  If you have never felt like this I commend you!  You are clearly a saint and are much better than I am.  I love my…  read on >

Kids love to color and make a mess as we can all attest, so leave it to a NYC preschool teacher to make the best out of the situation! Miss Brittany- AKA Brittany Shapiro a preschool teacher on New York’s Upper West Side, has come up with a line of non-toxic and recycled crayons for…  read on >

Ever wonder where the ideas went when it’s crunch time before Halloween and your children are still costume-less? Here are a few ideas for those that are pressed for time and ideas. Crayons: Dress your child in either long johns or a matching t-shirt and pants, then create a party hat to match. Write CRAYON…  read on >

As tired as you are from watching and playing with my child all day, you find it hard to believe that nap time is still a struggle. Why is my kid waking up before I want him to, you might ask yourself? What does your toddler like? He used to take hour-long naps in the…  read on >