Even a billionaire like Oprah, who can afford personal trainers and chefs, has a difficult time staying on the diet and exercise wagon. (Read about Oprah’s recent weight gain here.) It’s even harder for moms– especially if you don’t have a lot of childcare help. My biggest difficulty is finding time to exercise and prepare healthy […]
Get Organized in 2009!
Now that all your presents are unwrapped, give yourself a big present: get organized in 2009! Keep Track of Your To-Do List:I’m a busy mama, and I keep track of all my appointments, playdates, volunteer commitments and work projects using the 2009 BusyBodyBook Personal & Family Organizer. As a type-A person who actually enjoys organizing things, I’ve tried […]
Be a Savvy Millionaire Kid and Save, Invest and Donate
Kids know how to navigate the Internet, look up the latest baseball stats, and can tell you what their favorite celebrity wore to the most recent awards ceremony. But what about financial responsibility? Are they money savvy? Money Savvy Generation is a program of children’s books, curricula, piggy banks, and financial organizers, develeoped to teach […]
A Modern Parents’ Guide to Maternity…and Paternity
While I was expecting Baby Mwah, I poured through dozens of pregnancy books. Worried that my husband wouldn’t feel included in the pregnancy, I highlighted interesting sections in the baby books for him to read. One of his complaints was that the books were all written entirely from a woman’s perspective. He wanted a short and sweet pregnancy book with good […]
Fun, Free and Low-Cost Summer Vacation Activities for Kids
TV viewing by young children skyrockets during the summer months as exhausted parents look for ways to fill the day. According to the Smart Television Alliance, children’s television viewing during the summer increases 150 percent compared to the rest of the year. The AAP recommends no television under age 2 and limited television by children […]
Need Help Adjusting to Motherhood?
My pregnancy was such an exciting time. In eager anticipation of Baby Mwah’s arrival, I read dozens of pregnancy, parenting and baby books. I gathered a collection of developmentally-appropriate toys, a variety of board books, and baby proofed my house. I was convinced that I was ready for motherhood. I was wrong. After so many […]
Books for a Man’s Man (or Woman)
Does your guy only cook if there is an open flame? Is ESPN his default channel? Does he consider the 18th hole to be sacred ground? If this describes your fella (or you), you’ll love this trio of books from DK Publishing. Grill It! is one of those glorious cookbooks packed with inspiring photographs, short […]
Bullyproof Your Child
Bullying is a common problem for children (and even for some adults). Few things are more painful for a parent than seeing their child in tears because of a bully. We’ve written before about some great children’s books you can use to discuss bullying with your child, but it’s also important for parents to educate themselves […]
How to Raise an Organic Baby
Organic Baby: Simple Steps for Healthy Living, by Kimberly Rider, is a gorgeously illustrated series of tips on tackling the task of creating a natural nest for your new little one. Each chapter is organized around spheres of your baby’s life: the nursery, gear, clothing and grooming, baby food, and venturing out into the world. […]
Growing Up Green
Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care, by Dierdre Imus, is the second in a series from this Green Guru. Guiding people towards a healthier and more eco-friendly lifestyle is more than a job for Imus, it is a calling. Her passion shines in each passage of the book. Imus takes the reader from birth […]
