What’s the Best Time of Year to Have a Baby

I've had a baby in each of the four seasons ... which is the best? Read on for the pros and the cons.

Ridgewood Library Offers NYC Museum Passes for FREE

What a deal! Borrow a pass to one of your favorite NYC Museums.

Being (a little bit) Irish

Why is it that so many people claim to be Irish? It’s like a clique we all want to be part of. If you ask around, most people are some part Irish. In fact, 34.5 million people in the US claim to have Irish roots! Interestingly, the country of Ireland only has a population of […]

Air Travel with Kids — 5 Tips to Make it More Bearable

Traveling with kids is rarely easy. I have had some very, very low moments. But, do not let it drag you down. Here are five simple rules of air travel with kids to live by.

Do-It-Yourself Spa for You and Your Favorite Girls

Looking for a fun way to get to spend time with your girls? Why not create a “Spa Day” right in your own home to pamper yourselves. Perfect for a snowy day. Start by getting in your snuffliest pair of pjs. Let’s face it: it’s cold out; you’re not going anywhere so why get dressed? My two […]

Let Your Kids Gamble. A Family Super Bowl Pool– with a twist

Make up your own rules, have some fun. Take advantage of this great opportunity to teach your kids how to gamble at a young age.

Rules to Follow If You Don’t Understand Football

You might not know this, but in addition to the players and coaches having to follow some rules, Super Bowl viewers have some to follow as well.

Better Dad = Better Sex … seriously!

I volunteered to be class parent — which everyone calls class mom even though it is a gender non-specific position — for my 5th grader. The coordinators kindly sent me a list of the kids in my daughter’s class with emails in an excel spreadsheet, which is hugely helpful. The school has access to father’s […]