Bilingualism helps sharpen the mind, makes you more creative, increases mental flexibility, facilitates travel, helps you make friends, and is really cool to boot. So, how to help your children along the path–especially if you live in the United States, a country that, despite its large immigrant population, is still decidedly monolingual? The Bilingual Edge […]
A Parent Relationship Book That Actually Works: Baby Proofing Your Marriage
I admit I was not too hopeful when Babyproofing Your Marriage: How to Laugh More, Argue Less, and Communicate Better as Your Family Grows arrived. Great, I thought, more truism, insightful quotes, and amusing anecdotes with obvious advice everyone knows and no one follows. The authors even admit, “Some actions we suggest in this book […]
The Littlest Foodie
While some New Yorkers are spending big bucks turning their kids into mini-foodies, I’m hoping Baby Diva will have a healthy attitude towards wholesome foods. Of course, I wouldn’t object to a smidgen of a sense of adventure… If you are excited about introducing fresh, tempting and fun foods to your tot, I suggest Annabel […]
Sleep News
After I awoke today to a cooing Baby Diva, I checked my e-mail and saw the following headline from Baby Center: “Surprising News About Sleep Training Solutions” Ah, yes, the elusive and yet much talked about full night’s sleep. My goodness, well I had better click right away–perhaps Martha Sears and Dr. Sears are correct […]
