Raising Children to Weather the Storm
Does being a dancer have anything to do with becoming a better astronaut? According to Dr. Mae Jemison, the answer is a resounding yes. In 1992, Jemison made history as the first woman of color to travel to space. But long before she became a NASA astronaut, she was a dancer who understood the deep…
Happy Birthday to our big girl. It’s hard to believe that I gave birth to Anastasia eight years ago today. My husband and I were extremely excited to start our family at the time. Having children was always on our list of priorities. However, we wanted to build a nest egg and spend time as…
I don’t make a habit out of comparing our two kids. But, it was obvious early on that they have completely different personalities. Our daughter has always been a social butterfly. Her brother, on the other hand, has always been a bit more shy. All he needs are his Thomas and Friends toy trains and…
Most of you know me as a Weather Anchor here in New York City and writer for parenting sites like BabyCenter and Mom.me, in addition to my Weather Anchor Mama blog. But did you know that I’m also an actress? Okay, you got me. I wouldn’t exactly call myself an actress. But I did score a…
As I mentioned it a previous post, my hubby and I celebrated our wedding anniversary at our daughter’s recital. We had a great time watching her dance and cheering her on. But let’s be real, that wasn’t exactly an ideal way to celebrate. Don’t get it twisted, we love our kids and would do anything for them. However, we…
I’ve been in the news industry for over ten years and have interviewed a ton of A list celebrities. But, they were nothing like Jackie Collins. When I was asked to interview Jackie Collins about her new book The Santangelos at the Secrets, Revenge, and Sex Book Club Event in New York City, I didn’t…
Every parent can relate to small children having to use the potty at the worse possible times. We could be on the road in bumper to pumper traffic, or at an open field with no bathroom in sight, and Princess would all of a sudden have to pee. I’ve been known to find creative ways for…
If you had to make a choice between quality or quantity time with your kids, which would you choose? Parents often grapple with not spending enough time with their kids. But a new study by the University of Toronto states that it isn’t about how much time, it about the kind of time you spend with your children….
