I’ll never forget the “ah-ha” moment I had a few years ago at my daughter June’s six-week checkup. As the nurse jotted down June’s weight, … Read More
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Repeat after me: don’t say that!
Kinda Cute, Kinda Not “You gotta be kiddin’ me!” my daughter June yelled at her soft pretzel. From within the shopping cart she said it … Read More
Joys & challenges of raising bilingual kids
“Stay in the chicken!” yelled my two-and-a-half-year-old indignantly. I swallowed a laugh and a smile until I safely arrived in the chicken (read: kitchen) where … Read More
How nurture outsmarted nature
Have you ever wondered why you have your father’s nose or your mother’s sense of humor? We all take after our parents in some way … Read More
Building vocabulary with field trips
Still to this day, when I hear the words “field trip,” I have a gut reaction of anticipation, excitement and novelty. I was always ecstatic … Read More
Read early & often
People often ask: “when should I start reading to my baby?” The answer? Yesterday. Lots of people don’t realize how important it is to read … Read More
Am I doing enough for my child?
The answer may surprise you. As a parent, are you doing enough for your child? Most likely yes, and most likely also, no. First of all, … Read More
How high school Spanish helps me parent
Maybe you’re like me: I speak English fluently and Spanish terribly. I studied Spanish for years in school, and although I did pretty well, I … Read More
The biggest bang for your buck
What if we told you that 90% of your child’s brain will be fully grown by the time she enters the formal education system? That … Read More
Sensory play: fun with a purpose
You know that common adage about Christmas morning where the kid gets a big, shiny gift with lots of bells and whistles, but they end … Read More
5 common mistakes of first-time parents
Being a new parent is stressful as you wonder whether you are doing enough to keep your child on track developmentally. While no parent is … Read More
How much talking is really enough?
As we now know, food is not the only type of nourishment a young child needs. The undisputed truth based on research spanning several years … Read More
Like talking to a rock: speaking with baby
What a difference a year can make in the life of a brand-new human being. It can mean making the leap from breast milk to … Read More
Bring-a-book birthday parties
My grandma is really thoughtful. She has always been a prolific giver of heartfelt cards, gifts, books, notes, letters, packages, and the like. Having lost … Read More