As all of us who are parents know, our little ones grow up right before our eyes……and it happens fast. One day they are getting their first teeth, next thing we know they want to be going on their first date. So, what age will you let your child start dating? Does it make a difference what gender they are? How about as kids – do you think it is ok for young kids to say they have a “girlfriend”...

Fifteen funny things my son has said in the past few days. Although I guess you kind of have to be there to hear his cute little voice and see the enthusiasm he has and the gestures he often uses. Anyway, here goes: 1. Oh, this couch is so comperbal (while testing out the couches at IKEA) 2. Don’t bug me (while taking a poop) 3. No thanks (after I ask if he wants to go take a bath) 4. I am soooooo...

When my son was 16 months old, I bought a small potty for him and put it in the bathroom so that he’d get familiar with it. I had no expectations, I just wanted him to know what the potty was used for. He did get very familiar with it and has known exactly what it is for quite a while now. It doesn’t mean he wants to use it, but he knows what it is there for. Throughout the past year, my son has...

“Don’t bug me!” spoken by my 2.5 year old son while making a poop tonight. What are some funny things your little ones have said recently?

Sadly, we recently lost our family pet, our sweet kitty. I got her shortly before my husband and I started dating when we were in college, which was about 12 years ago. She’s been with us for a long time and through many moves. From my first apartment in college to my first shared apartment with DH to my parents house and a couple more apartments and finally our current home. I am so used to having her...

So, we are in NYC, staying in my aunt and uncle’s apartment on the 18th floor. We’ve been here for about 2 weeks so my son, 2.5 years old, is pretty familiar with the building and the elevator and the doormen (thank God there is a doorman and you will know why in a minute). After a long day of walking around the city and a pit stop at FAO Schwartz (aka one of the coolest toy stores ever), we stopped...

As many of you know, my husband and I have traveled quite extensively with our child. It’s not that we pick up and go every month, but we have traveled quite far and for long amounts of time with him. We also have always taken him out with us almost everywhere. He is now two and a half and this seems to be the last time we will be going on any vacation with him for a while. It is a very hard age to travel...