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Donna Rudolph and Donielle Lavintman were already good friends when they faced a similar challenge– both were moms to babies with cradle cap. Both knew there must be an easier– and less messy– way to treat the condition than to douse their babies in olive oil, so they invented Noggin…

In the field of early childhood a debate rages between two diametrically opposed approaches to education. In one camp sits firmly the academic approach. Advocates of this educational philosophy argue that preschool must be a platform to prepare children for the rigors of first grade and beyond. These settings…

A few years ago I attended a professional development seminar with early childhood educators from around the world. The conference began with the usual words of welcome and general announcements and then the room darkened and a short video, without introduction, began to play on a large screen. The…

That’s right, Memorial day has passed and summer is officially here! Time to break out the ‘white’ clothes and put the Ugg’s away! Summer comes with warmer weather and longer days. I don’t know about you, but having more sunlight hours makes me feel more motivated and productive. Gone…

I want to tell you a story.  A very good friend of mine died last year after a year-long battle with cancer.  He was just 40 years old. His children were 8 and 5 at the time.  He had done estate planning, allowing him to make arrangements to ensure…

Given the fact that moms are often exhausted and potentially covered in spit up, it can be daunting to find your “mom tribe.” Someone once compared finding new mom friends to dating: You have to put yourself out there, be a good listener, ask engaging questions, and be willing…

Countdown to Spring, Organizing Motivation Spring has arrived, the train has left the station, and the first stop is organizing. Organizing and Cleaning are two entirely different activities.  Their courses of action are quite distinct from each other, and they will each bear very different results. Organizing means sorting…

My 18-month-old son just ate a Girl Scout S'mores cookie. Ok, maybe 4. For breakfast. I know it's not-so-healthy-but-oh-it's-so-delish. Plus, we had lots of leftover boxes from my daughter’s troop. Those Thin Mints literally pushed the quinoa oatmeal aside in the pantry. To be fair, Jack is my third…

Food allergies, in general, are an exciting field these days Advances are being made on a regular basis for many of them, in terms of preventing food allergies, diagnosing them more accurately and predictively, and now in treating them as well.  In the past, treatments focused on strict allergen…