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 …

 
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 …

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 …

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 …

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! …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …