Obesity is a rising epidemic today and more and more children are considered more than "just overweight" than ever before. What can parents do to help their kids beat obesity and stay healthy? We went straight to the source: Dr. Vinay Saranga M.D., a child psychiatrist and ...read more
Heart-shaped cookies and crafting... That's what the after-school hour is going to look like around here on Thursday. I love celebrating Valentine's Day with the littles and I especially enjoy keeping them engaged and entertained with fun and festive activities. These adorable ...read more
Museums are full of history, treasures, and stories. Every museum has a story to tell and history to teach each person that walks through its door. They offer so much to the public yet get so little in return. If you’ve ever taken a kid to a museum or on a field trip with ...read more
It's the middle of the winter, and let's be honest, we're all suffering from some cabin fever. It's hard to be trapped in the house all day with kids. Rather than sitting them in front of a TV or tablet, now might be a great time to introduce a musical instrument. Playing a ...read more
When I was invited to an experiential press day with my son to celebrate the adventure-packed film The Kid Who Would Be King, I happily accepted--mainly because the email promised swordsmanship lessons, falconry classes, and magic tutorials. I knew my little knight in shining ...read more
For most people, breathing is automatic – the air goes in, the air goes out, and we don’t even think about it. But for those who have airway problems, it is never that simple – especially for children. Sleep apnea occurs when the airway becomes blocked during sleep, causing a ...read more
For many kids, organized sports aren’t much fun anymore. Overbearing parents, over-the-top coaches and overzealous competition are frequent images associated with youth-athletic leagues today. Though playing ball often used to embody the enjoyment of being a kid, the experience ...read more
Could your kids use some more activity in their lives? Well, never fear. I have some fun fitness ideas for kids to share with you today. I'm of the firm belief that the best thing we can do for our kids is live by example. And that's why I try to fit in some form of activity ...read more
A week into our holiday break and it really hit me why kids need to spend more time outside. Let's talk about bike rides together! When I leave mine to their own devices inside, they get bored...and they get bored fast. That is unless they have screens in front of their faces. ...read more
Parents may be tempted to dial back outdoor activities for kids when cold temperatures arrive, but playing outside is good for children, even in the wintertime--even in the snow! We're obviously big fans of the white stuff here at MT HQ. Nicole champions families getting out on ...read more
I recently learned that a friend who had been patiently awaiting a child became a parent practically overnight. When I heard about this loving couple bringing home their first baby, it really got me thinking about how to celebrate adoptive parents. We have experience with ...read more
The most elusive notion to most parents is the concept of a good night's rest. Left on our own, we would probably get a glorious eight hours of sleep on the regular, but when there are little people involved, the idea of sleeping is nothing but a pipe dream. When we became ...read more
3... 2... 1... The countdown is on. New Year's Eve is quickly approaching, and if you're anything like me you're scrambling to figure out some sort of family-friendly plan to ring in 2019. I'm not a big NYE fan; I tend to find the holiday anticlimactic, so I shy away from ...read more
New Year's Eve has taken on a whole new meaning now that I am a momma to three littles. Long gone are the all night celebrations. Bring on the intimate family gatherings that let us spend time doing what we love best, being together. Although we still get dressed up and plan for ...read more
Let's talk about how to throw a kids cookie decorating party shall we? This is different from the annual holiday bake sesh you probably have with your mom. This is all about no stress fun for the kiddos! I don't know about you mamas, but I've been running around like a chicken ...read more
Every holiday I battle with my siblings about the amount of STUFF they get my kids. They mean well--they have the best of intentions and just want to shower my wee ones with goodies and treats and gifts, but I tend to think it's over the top. It's like major stimulus overload for ...read more
Do you have holiday fatigue? It's hard sprinkling about all the holiday magic we've been working so hard on for our families. We get it. Trust us. We totally get it. Well, mamas it's time to take a break and let us give you another hot holiday toy idea! No research required. ...read more
Tis the season to be browsing and shopping and spending... all in the name of holly jolly fun and festivities. And while we love hunting down the season's must-have gifts, we also know that it can be stressful and time-consuming. That's why we invited a crew of NYC blogger and ...read more
Time to cozy up and get in snuggle mode. 'Tis the season to grab a cup of hot cocoa (with extra marshmallows, please!) and curl up with a festive good read to continue to focus on this season of joy. We are sharing our top holiday reads with you. The Magical Christmas Horse, by ...read more
Happy December! We are in the month of holidays with Hanukkah kicking off its seven days of lights this weekend. We have merrily put together our gift guide including best gifts for kids, moms, grandparents and the hard-to-buy- for tweens and teens. They are clickable, and easy ...read more
*Update: RSVP for the #AmazonKidsandFamily and #MTHoliday Twitter Party (12/6 at 1 PM ET) via the link-up, below* All I want for Christmas is some peace and quiet. (I know you hear me, mamas.) I have meals to prep, guest rooms to clean, parties to plan, travel to book... I need ...read more
We have already had our first touch of snow, filled our hearts with the joy of a Thanksgiving feast and now it is time for the most magical part of the year. We are excited to bring you our holiday guide packed with the IT gifts of the season. Shop our clickable guide to get the ...read more
The kids are off from school tomorrow; which means they're going to be in my way as I attempt to prepare for the big Turkey Day feast and fete. I can't plaster them in front of the television the whole day (ha), so I need to get creative with my activities. They want to feel like ...read more
Learning experiences are so, so important for young children. I remember being in awe of the moms who were crafty, musical and thought up enriching activities for their tots. As for me, I was working, and to be frank, I'm just not that creative. I put together a bit of this and ...read more
I vividly remember getting my first training bra as an awkward tween girl. I was uncomfortable in my own skin, uncomfortable in the situation, and uncomfortable in a restricting and ill-fitted athletic bra. Growing up is hard enough. Going through puberty and watching your body ...read more
Have you been wondering when should you let your child wear makeup? You aren't alone! This mama has been pondering that question for a while now...and I don't even have a tween on my hands yet.That being said, I swear my baby girl came out of the womb dying to dig into my makeup ...read more
We already said good-bye to September and it is full steam ahead into October. Back to school is a thing of the past and now we're getting down to business. I can tell that parent-teacher conferences are around the corner by the many messages, texts and emails I am getting from ...read more
We know our mamas are busy, and that their schedules are packed and that they try their very best to fit it all in. I am with ya, ladies! I try not to use screen time as a reward and definitely monitor the amount of time they spend on any given device. That's why when I let them ...read more
A perfect parent? Let me know when you find one. As for me? I'm a work in progress. My latest parenting journey is to find out how my introverted child "ticks." While I turn inward more than out, I consider myself more of an ambivert. I can turn it on and off. But one of my girls ...read more
This post is sponsored by Disney Book Group. Now that all the kids are back at school, it seems like a good time to revamp the old bedtime routine. Who’s with me?! I don’t know about you mamas, but I’m always game for learning some new bedtime tips for how to get kids to wind ...read more
Okay, I'm doing it. Mark the calendar: it's September 18, and I'm officially ready to start talking Halloween. I don't know when exactly I became Oct. 31st obsessed, but I'm suddenly swept up in costumes and candy and all that is spookily cute. Halloween is just THAT much more ...read more
So, tell me mamas...Are you ready for to take on a new school year? I bet you wouldn't mind seeing some tips on how to have a happier school year, right? Let's face it. The end of summer can be both a blessing and a curse. On one hand we're sad to see our relaxed schedule go and, ...read more
My children are artistic little souls, so I'm often focusing on how to encourage creativity in kids. Almost as soon as my son could grasp a crayon he was drawing and my daughter has yet to meet a craft she didn't love. That being said, sometimes it's hard to find an activity that ...read more
We love to collect children's books that are beautiful to read and lovely to look at. That's why we're so enamored wit collection from Miroslav Sasek's "This is" series. It's a stunning, colorful, and shelf-worthy addition to your family library. WE love how these books help ...read more
In this social media driven day and age it can be easy for kids to fall into a self involved trap. Even if your kids are too little to be focused on taking a ridiculous amount of selfies, it's coming. Trust me, it's coming. My daughter is in first grade and I regularly find a ...read more
Do you have creative kids at home? Me too! And that is a wonderful thing obviously. That being said, my creative kids constantly want something to do when they have down time. And I'm not talking about an "I'm bored" kind of way. Although, like all kids, they do have those ...read more
Are you planning a family vacation that will involve swimming? Then you need our latest recommendations for must have kids swim gear! Maybe you have a pool home like our family. Either way, there is plenty of good swimming time left this season and you want your little ones to be ...read more
My biggest tip for moms with kids heading back to school is to be prepared. That's been my mantra this year and the reason I've been collecting easy back to school snack ideas. The more you have in line on the front end, the more seamless your transition into a new school year ...read more
How do you feel about rainbow brights? You know those, fun cheerful kinda colors that just scream summer? This mama is ALL in with rainbow brights, especially when we're talking about kids' clothing. Bright colors seem to always make my kids happy and everything's better when ...read more
The temp is rising and the sun is shining! Time to break out your most fashion-forward aviators and retro cat-eye shades. I love me a classic pair of sunnies. Functional and fashionable they keep me looking chic (even when I forget to apply mascara) and help prevent squinting ...read more
We are gearing up for Back to School here in the Northeast but we know many of friends have already started their school year. As an educator, I know first hand the jitters the Back to School season can bring. For some it is even anxiety producing and we want all kiddos to feel ...read more
If you’ve ever dug out a birthday party invitation from the bottom of your kid’s backpack with a groan, you probably know all the party pitfalls that parents are forced to endure: long durations, unusual gift requests, across town addresses...at rush hour. We cringe, we roll our ...read more
Fun fact: more than half (55 percent) of kids will head back to class the last two weeks of August. Here at Momtrends homebase we're gathering supplies and prepping. We're ready to celebrate Backpack Day with Lands' End today. August 7th is the perfect time to discover and ...read more
Sharpen those Number 2's and set the alarm, it's time to go back to school... But before you send your kiddos into the classroom, we're giving you an education on the latest, greatest trends for the season... It's #MomtrendsSchool! We recently hosted NYC bloggers and ...read more
Has this been one of the HOTTEST summers we've experienced in a while or what? I don't know about you guys, but my family sure could use some beat the heat ideas for kids! Because kids are kids...They still feel the need to get outside and PLAY even when it's sweltering out. That ...read more
School's out for summer, but the learning never ends! We gathered some of our favorite influencers and their families to experience the Summer Fun exhibits at Liberty Science Center, our go-to for an exciting day adventure steeped in scientific learning and interactive exhibits. ...read more
If you're a parent, odds are you've been thinking about how to save for college. Even if your children are tiny, I'm sure you've realized their childhood is fleeting and those college years will be here before you know it. What if I told you that I could tell you how to save for ...read more
I grew up on the ocean and always loved my beach days. I learned to swim in the ocean, surf, boat and fish in it and made so many lifelong friends during my early beach days. The ocean has always fascinated me and my love for all things nature is especially peaked when it comes ...read more
My newly minted six-year-old big boy is a crafting fiend. He loves to make, to create, to build, and decorate. He'd actually been art deprived since school let out in late June. His Kindergarten teacher was a bundle of artistic inspiration and every day Grant would come home ...read more
Who wants to know how to protect your kids from lice? We all do, right? Even if a lice outbreak has never hit your house, you've probably lived in fear of it, especially if you have school age kids. Nobody wants to open up their child's backpack and find the dreaded lice letter. ...read more