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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Labor Day weekend marked the unofficial last weekend of summer. With the memories of beach days, warm weather, and family travel fresh in our minds, we prepare to welcome fall and all that comes with …

A few weeks ago I mentioned an article I read about children as young as five suffering from eating disorders. In the past few days I discovered something else that has been creating quite a …

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 …

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 …

Nothing can quite prepare you for childbirth. Even when you’re in labor with your second child, when you think you’ve been through it before and you know what to expect, you should always expect the …

While my husband and I work tirelessly to teach my children valuable lessons that will hopefully carry them through adulthood, they seem to effortlessly teach me new things every day. Sure they may be excited …

It’s hard to believe that summer is almost upon us. Soon it will be time for picnics, fireworks, barbeques, and summer fun! When you think of barbeques, the first things that often come to mind …

At Citibabes, during our CitiSchool and CitiCamp classes, we set aside time for active play. This designated time not only allows children to have fun and play on our playground or CitiGym, but also helps …