Setting aside money for a rainy day is smart, but it’s not always as easy as it sounds. With rent and mortgage, car payments, and student loans, saving for your child’s education and your own …

One of my favorite things about living in New York City is the amount of great museums available for my children and me to visit. When my girls were younger they loved the American Museum …

London is one of my favorite cities. I lived there briefly before I was married and made many wonderful friends. My family and I now travel there almost every summer and visit my London friends …

A 2011 study published in Pediatrics, the journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, found that the prevalence of food allergy among children in the United States was higher than previously reported. The study showed that …

Before my eldest daughter Natasha was born, I imagined about 100 different ways that I wanted to decorate her nursery. It seemed that every decorating website and magazine had something that I liked and wanted …

I have visited Arizona a few times in the past, primarily in Scottsdale, and I loved it. I haven’t been able to visit with my family yet, but I know my girls would enjoy it. …

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 …