Today, September 2nd, a new kid show is out on Netflix called Kazoops. This show highlights key ideas from child development experts about the importance of creative play and learning critical thinking skills. The Australia-based children’s TV producer Cheeky Little Media’s new pre-school TV Program will focus on that. Kazoops features Monty and his best friend…
Last week, I attended The MOMS’ Back to School Event to celebrate the cover story for New York Family which was on The Moms– Denise Albert and Melissa Musen Gerstein. I first met them in 2013 and have since continued to attend events, movie screenings and family events with them, as well as get to know…
School is around the corner; the moms are excited while the kids are dreading the days of early bedtimes. I am excited, for school to start and because I get to shop! I have always loved back to school shopping, especially for deals. Also check out our Amazon List of Books for the First Day…
The Mid-Hudson Children’s Museum is a must do for area families and others. The Poughkeepsie Train station is next door, travel up from the city to the MHCM. Walkway Over the Hudson, which is apart of the trail way, has an elevator from the parking lot. You can spend hours inside and out of the…
As a teacher and a mom, I love toys. Lakeshore is a staple in almost all classrooms I have been in, as well as my home. Their motto “Gifts for Growing Minds” is true, they make great toys to buy for gifts for parties. These toys will be out in September, get ready! These…
Educational toys serve multiple purposes of entertainment and teaching skills, as a teacher I am always twisting toys into teaching. My kids have owned a ton of LeapFrog toys since they were born. Each having their own Scout and Violet, and adding to their collection from there. Daily I use LeapFrog workbooks and flashcards for my students ages…
Do you know the history of Saint Nicholas? This legendary tale was told in the historical Jacob Blauvelt House in New City; built in 1832 and was owned by family descendants until 1970 at which time was acquired by Rockland County Historical Society. The house now serves as a museum and cultural center. The…
This ebook Is That a Fairy? is short story featuring Ben and his dog, Daisy the beagle. Ben is a curious, kind hearted boy who wonders about the world and people around him. Particularly fairies. One of life’s lessons for Ben is being kind and respecting nature to receive his answer to his question; Is That a…
The “question how do your kids play?” is usually the first question I ask when meeting a new family that I am taking on as a client. It seems simple, but I make sure to emphasize the word how because it is the most important. Do they play alone, with others, in silence, with background noise,…
Historic Hudson Valley has 7 sites that offer a blast into the past for families to visit. Washington Irving’s Sunnyside House is located on the Tarrytown/Irvington border along the Hudson River on 10 acres, which was expanded by Irving beginning in 1835 and now restored with many of the furnishings which remained in the Irving…