Right before summer started, I reached out to a friend who is a school psychologist. I was having difficulties with my oldest daughter and her temper, and wasn't sure about how to handle her mood swings. My friend suggested something very simple - a reward chart with expectations on her behavior. She would earn stars towards a reward, usually of her choosing. She did really well on it and within a week earned a trip out for ice cream. The ...
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C-Section Mamas Must Have- The Halo Bassinest
It's been 3 months since my third baby arrived and we have settled into our new lives gradually. It wasn't (and still isn't) easy each day, and I'm sure once school starts we will have to readjust our routines once more until we find our groove. All I can hope for is a peaceful night of sleep for all of us. Having my baby sleep next to me gives me some peace of mind. He's just an arms reach away in his Halo Bassinest. In his earliest days, ...
Showing Off Our National Pride During #WorldPlayDohDay #IC #ad
If there's one thing my family can all agree on when it comes to play time, it's Play-Doh. I have to admit, I'm a little obsessed with Play-Doh myself because I was never allowed to have it as a child. While everyone has fond memories of that famous Play-Doh smell, all I remember is just wanting to get my hands on it and start sculpting. It's so much fun when my girls imagine something and then create it with their Play-Doh and tools. Fun fact- ...
Winding Down Summer, Safely with Neutrogena #ChooseSkinHealth
Students may be back in school but the sun is still shining! It's so important to remember to lather up your kids with sunscreen before they head off to school. Since our school has outdoor lineup and recess, with very minimal shade, I made sure my girls have skin protection every morning. My youngest daughter's school is good about reapplying sunscreen each time she goes outside, so I keep a bottle of sunscreen with her teacher for those ...
Space Saving and Functional, The Oribel PortaPlay Activity Table is a Hit!
Parents are getting savvy. They want quality baby products that will grow with their baby. They also want space saving, easy storage products that serve their purpose and take up as little space as possible when not in use. When my first daughter was ready for a bouncy seat, we got her one, set it up, and almost immediately dismantled it and returned it. It took up too much space in our NYC apartment and although it came apart for easy ...
Summer Kitchen Basics with Neoflam Midas Plus Cookware
Almost a year ago my husband gave me the green light to start planning our summer kitchen. From new cabinets to new appliances, and everything else that comes along with building a new kitchen, we had fun designing and creating our entertaining area. Now that we have completed the work and entertain in this new kitchen regularly, I find myself constantly running upstairs to our everyday kitchen to get utensils and cookware. I just need simple ...
Starting off the school year with Peppa Pig
I can't believe my second daughter will be headed to school in just a few weeks. It's not mandatory she goes, but she's been begging to go to school and I'm sure breaking up the daily monotony and socializing her will be a good thing for all of us. She's way more excited to start school than I am about letting her go, but I won't let her know that. Instead, I celebrate her excitement with her and let her choose her back to school ...
Getting Creative on Rainy Days
My girls are absolutely amazing when it comes to creativity, building, and using their imagination. I love the story lines they come up with and listening to how they interact with each other, as well as learn from each other. We recently had the chance to check out Build & Imagine playsets, which are a great fit for my girls and the way they play. Right out of the box, the girls were enthusiastic about trying out a new "toy." I say ...