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Fun with Ordinary Objects: All you need is a Paper, Spoon and Paper Towel Roll

October 7, 2014 by Melissa Chapman Leave a Comment

So this past weekend was Yom Kippur and not only was it a chance for my kids and I to reflect on the past year and ask forgiveness from a higher power- but it was also an opportunity for us to try and reassess our current lives and see where and how we could make improvements as individuals and as a family. One thing I took away from a day spent without a LICK of technology- a day immersed in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Featured, Motherhood Musings, Parenting Tips Tagged With: All you need is a Paper, Fun with Ordinary Objects, Spoon and Paper Towel Roll, unplugged parenting, unplugged play with your kids

Living in New York City you Need to Arm Yourself with P&G Products To Stay #NYTough

September 29, 2014 by Melissa Chapman Leave a Comment

Living in NYC, requires a certain level of mental toughness. Like for instance, when you are riding the subway you learn how to be morph into a BRITISH PALACE GUARD and keep still as can be so that homeless guy who is about to talk to you keeps on moving. Or  after embarking from said subway, and smelling like the guy who was crammed up next to you in that packed subway car- and feeling like you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Fashion and Beauty, Featured, Motherhood Musings, Parenting Tips Tagged With: #NYTough, Marlon Wayans, New York City, P&G Products

Got Teens? Then You NEED to get a Ticket to This Weekend’s Austin Mahone post Mets game Concert

September 26, 2014 by Melissa Chapman Leave a Comment

Based on what I’ve heard, bonding with your teen is definitely not for the faint of heart. Most teens, in the process of flexing their independence, are sporting surly attitudes and a desire to be as far away from you as possible. When I told my sister, who has a 18-year-old son, that I was writing this post, she offered me this bit of insight into how she’s managed to keep their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Fun, Parenting Tips Tagged With: Austin Mahone, Family friendly events, Melissa Chapman, Mets Postgame Concert Series, New York City events, Staten Island Family fun, Staten Island family weekend activities, the Staten Island Family

Need a few Conversation Starters? The Scholastic KidQ app for iPhone and Android has got you covered!

September 24, 2014 by Melissa Chapman Leave a Comment

Finally --we are uncovering the secret to getting your kids to talk to you- without feeling like you are a dentist trying to PULL teeth  The Scholastic Parent & Child KidQ app for iPhone and Android facilitates conversation via fun Q&A's about the things that kids (and parents!) are the most curious about, like Why is the sky blue? And Why do we say "ears" of corn? Each day, users are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Fun, Featured, Parenting Tips Tagged With: communication skills, Conversations, emotional wellness, Melissa Chapman, One-Word Answers, parenting your kids

Top 5 Parenting Tips from the Book Get the Behavior You Want… Without Being the Parent You Hate

September 15, 2014 by Melissa Chapman Leave a Comment

By Dr. G Deborah Gilboa, MD Author of the book Get the Behavior You Want…Without Being the Parent You Hate!: Dr. G’s Guide to Effective Parenting Thank you so much, Melissa, for inviting me to tell you community about my new book. Why would anyone want another parenting book? Because this one won't tell you what you did wrong, or even what you have to do to get it right. This book is a … [Read more...]

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