With 16 note cards, 16 envelopes, 2 sheets of stickers, and 1 rubber stamp, Elum’s My First Thank You Notes are a perfect (and fun) way to teach your children the art of writing thank …
Last week’s CitiScoop article about teaching your children about money will definitely come in handy when the time comes to start giving your child an allowance. My eldest daughter Natasha will be seven years old …
We always want the best for our children. We always want them to have the things that we didn’t have when we were growing up. And while we may not do it intentionally, we all …
It seems that many of my friends and family members are forgoing the traditional New Year’s resolutions this year in favor of setting short term goals and working hard to achieve them. The predictable “losing …
Aside from the freak snowstorm New York City experienced on Halloween weekend, there hasn’t been any snow in the city this season (yet), but there’s nothing better than snow – or the idea of snow …
During the stress of the holiday season, one thing that helps keep me sane is yoga. When I start worrying about last minute shopping, how I’m going to find time to bake cookies, and most …
Traveling during the holidays can be stressful. When I was single (and then later when I traveled with my husband Fil), I could handle holiday flight delays, cancelations, and 20+ hour flights back home to …
The world of children’s clothing never ceases to amaze and confuse me. Finding clothes for my girls that we can both agree on is a never ending struggle. That adorable sweater you just bought? It’s …
If you followed the advice found in a previous article by mother, lawyer, Citibabes’ member, and “The Happiest Parent,” Jacoba Urist, then congratulations – you have begun writing your will and have chosen a guardian …
Summer is the perfect time to relax and spend some extra time with your children before they go back to school in the fall. Summer is also a time when we make sure we put …
When I was pregnant with my youngest daughter Chloe, I was enormous. I realize that every pregnant woman perceives herself as “enormous,” but I really was. I love to exercise but since the amount …
The other day I came across a news article with a headline that read, “Children as young as 5 suffer from eating disorders; 81% of 10-year-olds are afraid of being fat.” As a mother of …
In the next few weeks the fall/winter 2011 issue of the Citibabes magazine will be available. Featuring back to school fashion, information on our CitiSchool 4s curriculum, a Q&A session with experts from MomPrep, nutritional …
In many ways the new school year often feels like New Year’s Day – a new beginning, a fresh start, and the perfect time to make back to school resolutions. Whether it’s healthy eating habits …
I know it may seem a bit premature since the new school year has barely begun, however I can’t help but find myself daydreaming about and planning my family’s next getaway. While I work on …
When Citibabes first opened, I wanted to make sure it was a place where parents could get as much information as possible under one big Citibabes roof. We started with (and have continued) in-club parenting …
Bullying has affected everyone in one way or another. Whether you were bullied or were a bully growing up, it most likely had an impact on your life. And when we see our children being …
When I was pregnant with my youngest daughter Chloe, Citibabes was still in its infancy stage and I was working a lot. On top of the hard work and little rest, I also had a …
At the end of each January I like to look at my New Year’s resolutions to see if there are any goals that may have to be reassessed. Drinking more green tea? Check. Storytime with …
There is nothing better than ringing in the new year with your family and friends. All that is needed is great company – and a fun art activity to help keep the little ones entertained! …
With Thanksgiving only a few days away, the endless food shopping, cooking, and last-minute ideas for crafts to keep the children entertained while said cooking occurs can feel overwhelming. Finding healthy additions to the meal …
It is important to teach our children about giving thanks for what we find important in our lives. While this is something that should be reinforced all year, Thanksgiving provides the perfect background. Beautiful fall …
Dressing up, carving pumpkins, and trick-or-treating may be the most common (and exciting) Halloween activities, but what if you’re looking for something a little different? Arts & crafts activities are fun throughout the year, so …
