When is the last time that you did something (big or small) that caused you to forget fear in order to step outside of your comfort zone? Well, my friend Pam and I challenge one another to push our boundaries each year. Her physical challenge for 2014 was to conquer her fear of heights by … Read More
As you probably know, public school began in NYC last Thursday. Honestly, I had no idea how the transition would go for my two sons. Sean is starting kindergarten and it’s his first time being in consistent full day care of anyone else, since his pre-k was only 2 and ½ hours a day. Meanwhile, … Read More
I truly believe that all parents are their kids’ first teachers. However, there are some parents that take that role to an entirely different level and decide to be the primary educational teachers of their students. According to a recent article on DNAinfo.com, home schooling in New York City is on the rise. “The number … Read More
Just in case you have not finished your school supply shopping, below are my top picks for places to shop in NYC for educational and school supplies: 1. Tannen’s 363 East 149th Street Bronx, NY 10455 (718) 292-4646 In business since 1938, the family owned and operated Tannen’s has been a fixture in the Bronx … Read More
When you unexpectedly see the number of your kid’s school pop up on your caller ID, what are your initial thoughts? Well, yesterday I received a call from Sean’s pre-K school about an hour after I had dropped him off at school. As soon as the school’s number popped up on caller ID, I immediately … Read More
Last night, one of my high school friends Tammie Hill tagged me on Facebook. I screamed when I looked at the picture. It was a 1991 newspaper photo and article about me when I was a student in high school. I did a google search to see if that 20-year-old article is online and it … Read More
I can hardly believe that the kids are back in school and summer is practically over! I found myself “dragging” this morning trying to get back into the school routine. Getting everyone up and out in the AM and scheduling my outings primarily between school drop-off and pick-up are the main two things that I … Read More
1. 1-2-3 Stomp!: Wild Planet has some really fun, educational toys. I especially like their Smart Step games, because there are so many good things being learned at the same time. Kids have to listen, take turns and such while being active. I like 1-2-3 Stomp because it teaches four different educational skills (numbers and … Read More
That’s what I thought yesterday after returning from a school tour for a potential Kindergarten/ elementary school for Michael. Don’t get me wrong – the school was great, to my pleasant surprise. It had many of the things that I hope for in a school – involved teachers who have been there for a long … Read More
1. American Girl’s Bitty Twins Dolls: Little girls (or boys) ages 3 and up will love playing with these adorable dolls that come dressed in plaid and denim outfits. There are many top doll brands out there to choose from (several of which you have seen/will see on this site) but this is my doll … Read More