Category: Kids

Childhood Obesity Is at All-Time High

With childhood obesity reaching an all time high across the country, many parents struggle with how to help their children maintain a healthy weight with proper nutrition.   Dr. Joanna Dolgoff, the official doctor of Camp Shane and a board certified pediatrician,…

Paybacks Are Tough

Just posted a contest for a prize I really want! To enter the competition you have to post about your worst conference call, so you have a chance of winning an iphone. Squeee! But, it’s from the Momfluence network. I’m a…

A Valentine’s Must Have

Is there anything more Valentine’s Day-y than Sweethearts? I’m not sure my children have brought home a Valentine’s bag that did not contain a box of Sweethearts.  As a mom my hand might gravitate towards a Reese’s Peanut Butter cup or…

Preschool Nightmares: Coop Style

My oldest attended a preschool in a daycare center followed by a private preschool before attending Kindergarten at our elem. school. My then-youngest attended the same private preschool as a 2 yo. I worked from home as a Editor for a health…

Reading Is Queen

Reading is king in our house, or queen — I’m English, my husband is American, though. In England we are all about the Royals even if some of us disagree with the amount of money they get from the state.…

Swim Team Teen Style

My teen has been on the swim team since a teeny tiny 2nd grader. She wore almost the same size swim suit as her 5-year-old sister. Then and now she is skin and bones. Hates cold water. The swimming pool…