As 2013 draws to a close and we embark on our tenth year, we’d like to thank all of our Big City Moms families for making our community so spectacular! This year has been so incredible for us and we couldn’t have done it without the support from the parents we meet and the companies … Continued
Someone reminded me of a truth the other day. It wasn’t the most complex idea I’ve ever heard but for some reason it really sunk in. “When we experience fear, our minds are in the past. When we experience anxiety, our minds are far into the future. If we stop and notice where we are … Continued
One more book, one more cookie, one more hug. We all give in from time to time to our kids’ requests. But when are you giving in too much and what message does that send? We asked Parenting Expert Dana Rosenbloom of Dana’s Kids for her advice on effective discipline. Effective parenting can be challenging…but … Continued
I’ve wanted to be a mother since about the age of 5, and have memories of playing with my plastic Honey Doll, pretending she was a newborn that needed to be cared for. My desire for kids just grew stronger over the years. In my 20s and 30s, every time I dated someone new, I … Continued
The holidays have arrived and whether you are celebrating in your home or as a guest with friends and family, make sure to keep a close eye on your little one. If you are traveling this holiday season, it’s easier than you think to keep baby safe in someone else’s home. While you are packing … Continued
Make reservations early and book a window seat for yourself. It is easier to breastfeed when you can turn your back to the crowd and get the baby latched on, then sit back and relax. If traveling with another person, request an aisle and window seat. If the flight is not full, you may get … Continued
For many parents, the barrage of information about different nutrients your child needs for optimal growth and development can sometimes add up to a confusing jumble of alphabet soup. After all, nutrition is just one of a hundred things you’re trying to tackle if you’re a typical multitasking (and who isn’t?) mom. While a balanced … Continued
3 Essential Steps to Be Sure Your Child Is Drinking the Right Stuff If you’ve got a toddler, chances are that somewhere in your kitchen lurks an entire cabinet or drawer that has been commandeered by sippy cups, with cascades of colorful cups, lids, valves, spouts and straws tumbling about. At least, that was the … Continued
Gift of Gab provides speech and language therapy, evaluations, and workshops all over New York City. We as speech-language pathologists believe it is never too early to promote speech and language skills in our children. Development starts in utero where children begin to memorize sounds and melodies, so feel free to sing and read stories … Continued
My son is starting to regress in terms of his sleep. At almost two years old, he’s starting to wake up again in the middle of the night similarly to how he did at four months old- the only difference is that now he can actually yell my name over and over and OVER. I’m … Continued
The holiday season is here and this means many of you will be flying with your baby for the first time. The most important thing you should keep in mind is don’t stress. The better your attitude from the start of the trip the more positive the experience will be. The more prepared you are … Continued
There are many benefits to enrolling your child in a class. From newborn to teens, it’s important to get your child involved in extracurricular activities. For example, music classes can help build your child’s communication skills and acting classes can help your child become a confident public speaker. Joining a sports activity can teach a … Continued
It’s always been a dream of mine to visit the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. I grew up watching it on my television from our living room in Florida and once we moved to New York City, I knew that I was even closer to making my dream come true. After living in NYC for nearly … Continued
For parents with young children this is a particularly important time of year to brush up on car safety and ensure that little ones are properly secured before hitting the interstate. AAA projects 43.4 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, a decrease of 1.5 percent from … Continued
There was once a time when the mere word “Thanksgiving” sent me into a panic. My parents weren’t heavily into cooking – at least not the way that people are these days. Stir fries, delivery pizza, and President’s Choice mac ‘n cheese were the foods I remember from my youth. But when I was in … Continued
This post is sponsored by Britax. As always, all thoughts and opinions are our own. The shopping. The errands. The cooking. The office parties. The family gatherings, near and far. As the calendar fills up and the temperatures drop, the holiday season – and all the activities that go along with it – can leave … Continued