The Mom I Want to Be

Babies thrive on routine.  Knowing what to expect next is reassuring, and you can help baby associate daily rituals with song cues.  Playing a favorite selection each time you bathe at night, for example, will signal to baby that it’s time to wind down and transition into getting ready for bed.   Pour through your cd […]

I want the kids to learn that art is about losing your inhibition, expressing yourself, about not looking around the room to see if you’re doing it the right way,” says Marion. For those of us hoping to nurture that creativity in our own kids, here are some of her secrets and tips, plus five […]