Tips to Let Go of Being a Perfect Parent and advice Reinventing You With One Confident Step at a Time Find more inspiring articles like this on The Staten Island Family blog. All parents think they are raising their children in more challenging times than the generation before, but the truth is, parents for generations have had to find ways to parent in environments that seemed detrimental or, … [Read more...]
3 Tips To Help Kids Learn The Value of a Dollar
3 Tips To Help Kids Learn The Value of a Dollar It's difficult to talk about money with children. What doesn't work is telling your kids that your 401k is down, or the mortgage payment is late, as that will not translate in their world. It's important to let them know how it's going to impact them directly. Things like their favorite toy or getting their expensive shoes … focus on what's … [Read more...]
How do I stop my toddler from having night terrors?
How do I stop my toddler from having night terrors? Keep reading! Every parent knows for sure how important good and peaceful sleep for their child is. They try various techniques that will help their toddler to sleep for the whole night. But sometimes even the biggest effort doesn't help – children, especially toddlers, tend to have nightmares. Why? Well, we all dream and experience night … [Read more...]
My top three tips for surviving back to school morning grind with smiles and less SCREAMING!
My top three tips for surviving back to school morning grind with smiles and less SCREAMING is sponsored. I'm pinching myself that another summer full of so many firsts is now memorialized in digital form on my desktop and in the myriad of campy art projects adorning my refrigerator. While this summer was a bit challenging I think the lessons my kids gleaned from their … [Read more...]
Tips to keep your kids Happy and Healthy as they get in Back to School Mode
Keep kids Happy and Healthy as they get Back to School This post is written in partnership with Women's Choice Awards & Pink Eye Relief I remember being completely distraught for the duration of the month of September, practically every year until I hit college. I'd get that lump in my throat, as the anxiety about a new school year came into focus. I equated the new school year … [Read more...]