I took a foraging class with David Craft. He’s a cancer researcher in Cambridge, MA in his free time when he’s not foraging. He also wrote the book Urban Foraging: Finding and eating wild plants in the city. This is my second foraging class. The first one I forced my kids and husband to come…
Category: Parenting
My blog covers education and children’s books. When I cover parenting issues, it usually contains book recommendations. Parenting topics include academic subjects, summer learning, bullying, special needs, fitness and more.
47 Great Dinosaur Books for Kids (and videos)
Here’s our favorite dinosaur books both stories and non-fiction.
6 Gifts To Spoil Super Moms During Sleep Awareness Month
I woke up at 4 am this morning and had trouble falling back asleep. Being sleepy all day made me realize how important a good night’s rest is and how hard it is to function without it! It was a throwback to those days with newborns when I struggled to make it through the day…
14 Budget-Friendly Tips For Crafting A Stunning Nursery
Creating a nursery for your new baby is one of the most exciting parts of preparing for their arrival. While it’s tempting to go all out on decor, furnishing, and accessories, there are plenty of ways to craft a gorgeous space while sticking to your budget. You can design a stunning nursery without breaking the…
The Jen Hotel in Singapore
My husband booked us at the Jen Hotel in Singapore when I helped my daughter move into her dorm room at National University of Singapore (NUS). It’s part of the Shangri La hotel company and located very centrally in Orchard Gateway. We discovered that we were right next door to the subway and across the…
Baby Monitor Safety Tips: What Every Parent Should Know
Selecting the right baby monitor is one of new parents’ most important decisions. You want to be able to keep an eye on your little one from anywhere in your home while also having peace of mind that they’re safe and secure when napping or sleeping. Following best practices when installing and using your monitor…
Who Benefits Most from Integration of Primitive Reflex Exercises? Key Populations and Outcomes
Children with developmental delays may stand to gain significantly from the integration of primitive reflex exercises. Primitive reflexes are involuntary movements that are observed in infants as a part of their early neurological development. These reflex movements are essential for survival and developmental milestones in the first few months of life. Typically, as a child…