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When Does the Easy Part of Parenting Start?

When Does the Easy Part of Parenting Start?

“It just never gets any easier does it?” my husband commented to me the other day. One of our twins was having a meltdown about taking a shower – because obviously it is the absolute end of the world to not be stinky and covered 

Kellogg’s NYC: Kid Friendly and Allergy Friendly Snack Spot

Kellogg’s NYC: Kid Friendly and Allergy Friendly Snack Spot

New York City truly is a place with something for anyone – even cereal fans. The Kellogg’s NYC restaurant is located across the street from Union Square Park and is my new favorite snack spot for kid friendly eating in the city. If we’re being 

Preschool Fairy Tale Princess Unit

Preschool Fairy Tale Princess Unit

When my daughter was about a year into her boycott of pants she discovered a book at the library. It was a version of Rapunzel with stunning illustrations by Sarah Gibb. We read this book together every day for a month, renewed the book and read 

How to Get Out of the House with a Newborn

How to Get Out of the House with a Newborn

“I need to get out of the house.” A couple weeks into my maternity leave with twins and I had reached the point where I needed some fresh air. But where? How? I remember pondering this second question in particular as my twins lay snoozing 

Winter Sports Unit Ideas for Preschool, Kindergarten, and First Grade

Winter Sports Unit Ideas for Preschool, Kindergarten, and First Grade

The 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea begin Friday, February 9, 2018 and we are EXCITED!! Yes, I agree with those of you grumbling about how the Winter Olympics are not as exciting as the Summer Olympics, but I’m still pumped. I’m not a Winter person, 

12 Walk Ideas for Toddlers

12 Walk Ideas for Toddlers

I have one toddler climbing on the couch and the other is dragging a roll of toilet paper around the house. I am running out of patience. We need to get out of the house, but where? Have you been there? The children’s museum is 

Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego with Kids

Cabrillo National Monument in San Diego with Kids

Cabrillo National Monument was our first family adventure in San Diego. It was a perfect spot to start getting to know our new home. Cabrillo offers incredible views of San Diego, the mountains, and the Pacific Ocean. It also shares some local history. It was 

Moving with Kids Road Trip from NYC to San Diego CA

Moving with Kids Road Trip from NYC to San Diego CA

On January 5, 2018 our family started our move from New York City to San Diego. After school, we loaded up the car, said some final goodbyes, and road across the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge out of Brooklyn NY headed to San Diego with tears in our 

Everything You Need to Know About New York City with Kids

Everything You Need to Know About New York City with Kids

New York City with kids is an experience. Whether you are visiting or relocating to one of the 5 boroughs it is important to start with that knowledge. Like everywhere we’ve lived, there is good and bad. New York City is overwhelming and exciting. It 

4 Steps to Prepare Kids to Move: NYC to CA

4 Steps to Prepare Kids to Move: NYC to CA

Preparing kids for a move…honestly I feel a little silly writing this because even though this is our 5th move with kids in 6 years I still don’t feel like I have answers. Moving is hard. I’m a grown up and moving is still really