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1 month ago | 
calgaryschild.com | Jill Morgenstern
Written by Jill Morgenstern Whoever coined the term “the lazy days of summer” must not have had young children! Certainly it’s great not to have the pressures of the school year, but many working parents still need childcare when school is out.
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
parentmap.com | Jill Morgenstern
Photo: iStock As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s natural to be thinking about gratitude and how to encourage it in our kids. According to Harvard Health, being grateful is associated with greater overall happiness, and can help people deal with adversity and even help form strong relationships.
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Sep 30, 2024 | 
houstonfamilymagazine.com | Jill Morgenstern
With the impact COVID, the world has changed. Parents can still have mixed feelings about whether or not Halloween traditions should also change. Angie Wierzbiki, mother to 5 and 6 year old girls says, “I think I would be ok trick or treating in our neighborhood, but not attending one of the numerous community Halloween events.” Rachael Hutchinson is another mother who will let her children trick or treat.
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Jul 31, 2024 | 
washingtonparent.com | Jill Morgenstern
My son’s first sleepover was at the home of a nurse. “He’ll be safer with her than he would be with me!” I reasoned. His sister was upset that he got to go. At 2 1/2 years older she had never slept over at a friend’s home. The problem was that her invites had generally been by parents I didn’t know. Not only was my son going to be in the care of a nurse, but the nurse was also someone I knew well.
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Mar 28, 2024 | 
washingtonparent.com | Jill Morgenstern
Some parents are lucky enough to have family close by, grandparents ready and waiting to whisk the kids off for a weekend while their parents luxuriate in the quiet of a child-free home. Others of us are not so lucky and require a babysitter for even the smallest time alone. But with a little creativity we can get that much needed personal time with a significant other, even without hiring a babysitter, or involving nosy neighbors or investigative reporters.
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Feb 14, 2024 | 
metrokids.com | Jill Morgenstern
Although VaLentine’s Day may often be thought of as a holiday for adults, what could be sweeter than Valentine’s Day with your kids? Many kids exchange valentines at school, but you can make your child’s Valentine’s Day at home super sweet, too. Here are 14 ideas to put you in the mood to celebrate:Make Heart-Shaped FoodA heart-shaped pizza is a lot of fun! Whether you make the dough yourself or buy prepared dough, kids will love having their own personal-size heart-shaped pizza.
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Oct 1, 2023 | 
washingtonparent.com | Jill Morgenstern
The average allowance for children in the United States comes to about $30 per week. That’s a lot of spending money! Can offering an allowance help teach important financial lessons? Many parents believe so. Others, and even some experts, are more skeptical. Whether to offer a child an allowance is a personal choice and even parents in the same family may disagree. How can you tell if an allowance is a good fit for your family? Here are some factors to consider. Why give an allowance?
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Sep 23, 2023 | 
montereybayparent.com | Jill Morgenstern
Between the candy, costumes, and spooky atmosphere it’s no wonder Halloween is a childhood favorite! Of course, trick or treating is the most popular activity. But some parents feel hesitant to let their children take candy from strangers, or only want to trick or treat at houses of people they know. Whether you allow your child to trick or treat or not, there’s plenty more other fun to be had on Halloween.
Try these ideas for a full day of fun:
1. Face Painting.
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Jun 30, 2023 | 
houstonfamilymagazine.com | Jill Morgenstern
Poised on the cusp of adulthood, high school seniors are in a unique position to shape their future. The decisions they make even at their young age will affect them for years to come, if not their entire lives. As college costs continue to soar, families are revisiting the idea of technical schools as a viable option to secure future success. Which is right for your child?
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May 24, 2023 | 
myemail.constantcontact.com | Jill Morgenstern |Charlie Fletcher
Welcome to our free, interactive monthly E-blast, you are welcome to share with your friends and on social media. Please note that you can unsubscribe at any time. Check out the June 2023 issue of Pittsburgh Parent magazine!The end of the school year is here – finally for kids, parents and teachers – everyone needs a break! Are you ready to be in summer mode? Are your kids headed to camp? Is your vacation planned and reservations set?
