In the Know
Boredom Buster Jar: Summer Edition
Have you heard of a boredom buster jar? We love them and they can be so helpful on rainy summer days or those days when you simply need to catch up and need some go-to activities for the kiddos!
Harrison One of New York’s Safest Cities!
Harrison chosen by Safewise as one of New York safest cities! See where we rank on the list of 50 ….
Mindfulness for Families
Using mindfulness in parenting matters. It’s not a specific thing to do; it’s a way of life. So what does mindfulness with kids mean?
Harrison Residents: Are You Recycling Properly ?
I THOUGHT I was following guidelines until they rejected my container on recycling day! Be sure to read this letter from the Mayor.
Yale New Haven shares tips on preventing sunburn in children, and how best to handle it when it occurs!
If your child gets a sunburn, these tips can help make your child more comfortable:
Yale New Haven Health tips on selecting the best bicycle helmets to prevent injuries!
Next to motor vehicle-related injuries, bicycles injure more children than any other consumer product, according to the National SAFE KIDS Campaign.
Inspired Start
Inspired Start is the only baby food designed to introduce 8 common allergens. Allergenic foods can be introduced just like any other solid foods, around 4-6 months of age.
Do you have a Westchester Park Pass ?
The pass is required to use county-owned parks, pools, beaches, the tennis courts at Tibbets Brook Park and the boat launch at Glen Island Park.
Early Lingo Provides Tips for Teaching Your Child a New Language
While learning another language may seem daunting to many of our generation whose first exposure to language was in high school, for children it’s completely natural and easy!
How to Raise Kids Who Get Along With (Almost) Everyone
Around age 3, kids will start asking about the differences they see in other people. “You want to respond in a way that doesn’t stifle their natural curiosity,” says Maryam Abdullah, PhD, parenting program director at the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley.
Summer Lawn Care Tips
Follow these summer lawn care tips to avoid potential problems that could damage your summer lawn and landscape.
Lemonade Stand for a Cause: June 2 – June 10
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) invites volunteers of all ages across the country to host lemonade stands during Lemonade Days.
Top Sunscreens for Kids and Babies
What sunscreen are you using for your family? The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has put together an amazing guide to sunscreens for kids and babies!
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental health is essential to everyone’s overall health and well-being, and mental illnesses are common and treatable. Don’t ignore it.
Tips for a Healthy Smile from Smile Starters Pediatric Dentistry
Our mission is to create a fun, friendly, and loving environment for all children and their parents while educating them about the importance of oral health.
Fit Learning: Discover the Benefits of Cognitive Fitness
Fit Learning is an outcome-driven, mastery-based method of instruction.
Mother – Daughter Relationships: Which do you have ?
Are you and your mom the best of friends or do you clash like oil and water ?
Prom Prep: A Checklist for Parents
It’s prom season! Read on for our quick prep-checklist for parents!
Online Resources Every Parent Should Know About
Screen-time management solutions, cyber bully protection, age appropriate online games and more …
Beyond Earth Day
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle! Read on for 10 ideas to encourage kids to become eco-conscious citizens.