Adventures with Twins, Cystic Fibrosis + a Food Allergy
My skepticism faded the moment we rode up into the hills of western Maryland. Suddenly we were surrounded by bright bursts of Fall colors and this trip to Coopers Rock State Forest in West Virginia didn’t seem quite so crazy. At the beginning of the …
There is something SO MUCH FUN about maps. Even in the age of GoogleMaps and smart phones I think it is so important for kids to learn how to use a map. Maps are everywhere and learning how to use them is a life skill we …
“What do you think we will see on our Fall Hunt?” So begins our conversation before our walk. My preschoolers quickly shout out ideas. Leaves! Pumpkins! Trees! Squirrels! A ghost! Ummm…okay? I write them all down on our clipboard. The kids are used to these …
Sunshine on our faces, splashing in puddles, finding critters – this month is all about these outdoor delights and where could be a better play for city kids to get outside than a huge park? And if you happen to be in New York City …
Escaping to the farm is one of our favorite ways to get outside and learn. If you don’t grow up on a farm, the animals, crops, environment of a farm are fascinating learning experiences for children. Our family recently went to an apple farm in …
She’s sitting on the ledge like a frozen statue watching the sea otters. “Ready to go see the fish?” I ask trying to balance her interest with her brother who has been hopping back and forth impatiently for the past five minutes. She looks up …
They have already raced past by the time the thundering roar of their engines makes it to your ears. When it does the noise is so loud you can feel it in your core. The power. The strength. The speed. Little in this world and …
A rainy Tuesday afternoon can feel like an eternity with active toddlers. We had already played every game I could think of, read every book on their shelf, held a marathon painting session, and taken an extra bath to recover from the painting session. I …
Most unique thing we did in New York City? That would have to be the SeaGlass Carousel. Our kids love carousels. My daughter begs to ride one every time she sees one and we’ve been on a lot of cool ones. This was a completely different …
Picture a long line of green apple trees with specks of red dotting their branches. Above them the brilliant blue sky beams with crisp Fall air and below them children race along giggling. Sound too good to be true? Sometimes I think “Fall” like it …