Now that summer is in full swing, my family and I plan to spend a lot of time at the beach. Being that we live about half an hour from some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, it would be a shame not to take advantage of them! That being said, we can’t just pick up and ...read more
My third grader is what anyone would call a "bookworm." My first grader, on the other hand, claims to be allergic to reading. Despite the fact that we read together every evening, she has little to no interest in actually reading to herself. She's just not that into it. ...read more
Did you know that the average parent will upload over 1000 photos of their child to a form of social media before their child turns 5? But what most parents don't know is that even though they want to share the good, the bad, and the ugly with their family and friends sharing ...read more
With so many different stressors in our environment it is impossible not to feel overwhelmed or slightly stressed on a daily basis. From dealing with our children and their many activities, to increased demands and hours at work, learning how to effectively manage stress is a ...read more
Today YouTube announced a brand new app designed from the ground up with kids in mind: YouTube Kids! It may have been designed with little ones in mind, but grown ups will likely be even more excited about this free app. The app makes it safer and easier for children to find ...read more
Just as apps makes our lives easier as moms, utilizing the proper apps for children can serve dual purpose as they entertain and reinforce important learning concepts and processes. From teaching music notes to keeping your child entertained during a waiting room visit these apps ...read more
Celebrities - they are just like us. Well, that is not always the case but there are instances where they make products (along with a dedicated team) that really catches our eye. Here are a few of our recent favorites. 1. Our favorite flower child and mom, Drew Barrymore ...read more
Revelers across the globe can get up close and personal with the New Years Eve celebration in Times Square with the free official 2014 Times SquareBall App, from the Times Square Alliance and Countdown Entertainment, organizers of Times SquareNew Years Eve. For the first ...read more
Getting around is just one of the storms us New Yorkers have to weather. Throw in a broken foot, a double wide stroller, or gigantic suitcases you have to schlepp to JFK, and public transit can be an absolute nightmare. Since HopStop's birth, we have been ever-so-thankful for ...read more