Moms
Family Approved Dining : Cibo e Vino
Before I became a mom, I sometimes wondered why parents felt it necessary to take young children out to dinner. (I previously preferred wine without any whining.) Now, I am so grateful to have a well-behaved social butterfly who loves restaurant experiences. However, at 16 months, my husband and I can’t quite depend on her always having “acceptable” restaurant behavior. She’s a toddler. Yet, we still enjoy dining out as a family.
Many Valley moms and dads agree that it...
Eliminate Toddler Brain Drain
Back to school season is here but toddlers aren't quite old enough to head to class. It may be no surprise that parents around the Valley are working hard to ensure their tots are being engaged and working those little brains. By birth, a newborn’s brain is 25% of its adult size. By the age of three, it will grow to be 80%. This means that parents must prioritize their child’s brain development for long-term growth and health.
As a mom, I know how challenging it can be to find toys that evoke fun yet are stimulating to our growing tots many senses. We’ve put together a list of top products that are sure to add fun to your little one’s day and also aid in their growth and development. Although we are often inundated with...
Tech Smarts for Mom
I admit: I'm a social media addict. Many of us moms cannot resist posting pics of our kids doing just about anything. To us, our little ones are our shining stars, and it's simply so tempting to share their adorable-ness with the world.
However, there are times I fear I share TMI. It's kinda scary knowing the World Wide Web is a world of its own, with all our family photos floating around.
More concerning: our kids have embraced technnology; even my two year old knows how to swipe an...
Brain Booster and Buster Apps
When I was on bed rest during my first pregnancy, I acquired an addiction: Candy Crush. Now, as a non-stop mom of two, I don't have time for my beloved app, but I suppose that's a good thing, considering it's downright distracting.
While my children are not in school yet, I came across some information I found interesting for parents of school-goers. In lieu of back-to-school season, I thought I'd share the below insight.
Many kids consider their iPad a BFF--and even teachers are jumping on this digital bandwagon...
Today You Are One Month Old
I can’t believe my first-born is turning two. Like you, I’m sure, I constantly ask myself: where does the time go?
My life has made a 360 since becoming a mom. I am no longer waking up at 2:30am to report on the morning news; instead, my days are full of not missing any firsts, having become a proud and blessed work at home mom. I wouldn’t have it any other way.
My first-born, Nicholas, is now an older brother. I look at him and wonder how he has morphed into such an independent little boy.
My husband now puts Nicholas to...
