The number of kids with smartphones has increased dramatically. Parents considering getting their child a phone face many questions: What is the best age to give the child a phone? What kind of phone is best? What rules need to be established before giving the phone to the child? We tapped experts on technology and […]
Pack your wagons! And don’t be afraid of those little goblins that boo (hoo). From a mom who’s been around the block a few times, here are some must-haves for your Halloween bag of tricks—everything you need for a night without any bumps in the dark! Wagon: With little ones, having a great wagon is […]
It’s that time of year when parents reexamine their children and find themselves asking, “Who is this stranger living in my home?” For so many parents, that feeling of, “Who are you?” when looking at their children is like an inescapable déjà vu. And it’s a universal experience. “All of us have children who […]
Parenting can mean fighting many battles on different fronts, but experts agree that parents must strategically pick their battles, suggesting you can stand to let some issues go. Here are 4 examples of common arguments that kids can win. 1. Hair styling Dr. Deborah Gilboa, pediatrician, founder of Ask Doctor G and mom of […]
You might worry about your teenager drinking or smoking pot, but statistics show, you also need to worry about them misusing prescription drugs. The University of Michigan longitudinal study, “Monitoring the Future” surveys U.S. teens annually. In their 2011 report, they found that 15 percent of teens misused prescription drugs, with Vicodin and Adderall the […]
Expectant parents on the North Shore have a new local resource to help them through this exciting, yet challenging journey Ohana, which is Hawaiian for the inner circle of family and close friends, was created by Jocelyn Alt to help educate parents-to-be and make them feel more at ease. After working as a doula for […]
Requiring family dinners together is the greatest gift you can give your children. It’s also likely to be the best gift you give yourself at least in hindsight. When you’re harried, trying to prepare a healthy meal, tripping over clutter to set the table, helping with homework and worried that the dog hasn’t been walked, […]
Babies might not be delivered by a stork, their toys can be! I give you: Stork Stack, the perfect gift for a new mother. A new service in the Chicago area, Stork Stack users sign up for a subscription which delivers a “stack”, or gift basket, to your door each month. The baskets contain 5 […]
Books typically are better when the reading isn’t required. The next time your high schooler leaves their backpack open, reach in and grab their reading list. Chances are, there are several “must reads” for them that will be equally enjoyable for you—and you’ll have a chance at some parent-child bonding at the same time. […]
That strange noise? It’s called silence. Those few blessed hours between the school bus pickup and dropoff. And now that they’re here, you may find yourself in the position of having or needing to fill them. Here are several suggestions that will at least get you brainstorming: Exercise Are you having a hard time committing […]
