Top 10 Toy Fair Picks

Last Tuesday, I attended the Toy Fair. Stepping into the Javits Convention Center was like walking into Santa’s workshop – there were toys everywhere! Fortunately, I had set up several appointments for the day. (It would have been WAY too … Read More

Happy Birthday Dear Sean-y

Yesterday was my son Sean’s second birthday. I can’t believe how quickly time flies! We had a nice, family celebration. After church, my husband’s family came over for a birthday dinner. A Mickey Mouse Clubhouse car, Planet Heroes action figures … Read More

Family Love (Valentine’s Day and Beyond!)

Mimi Doe, Author of 10 Principles For Spiritual Parenting (HarperCollins) shared the following tips. (I know that Valentine’s Day is over, but the tips can be used throughout the year!) 1. Make a list of all the things you love … Read More

Top Ten Tips For Reconnecting With Your Partner

In honor of Valentine’s Day, Susan Callahan, Anne Nolen and Katrin Schumann, co-authors of Mothers Need Time-Outs, Too, shared the following: TOP TEN TIPS FOR RECONNECTING WITH YOUR PARTNER Are you one of those well-meaning mothers who over-services her children, … Read More

Six Stay-at-home Vacation Tips

Next week (from February 16th -20th), NYC students will have their midwinter recess. To help with ideas to make this time special, FamilyFun Magazine was kind enough to share the following staycation tips from their February 2009 issue with us. … Read More