Wisdom Archives - Page 53 of 70

12/20/11

There is one problem with being two and having your birthday so close to Hanukah.

11/29/11

We have a problem around these parts. It's called the iPad. Mazzy's love of the iPad has reached unacceptably large proportions.

11/27/11

A Very Manhattan Thanksgiving

The whole Birthday/Thanksgiving extravaganza, with the small exception of me accidentally dressing Mazzy in a pilgrim costume (see above), went ...

11/23/11

Happy Birthgiving to All!

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone (and a very happy birthday to me).

11/22/11

9 Strategies To Keep Your Toddler Seated During Thanksgiving Dinner

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving which means the large majority of us will be trying to sit for an extended period of time with our kids at a table.

11/06/11

I am no Supermom

This past weekend Mazzy and I were sick at home while Mike was away for a bachelor party in Miami.

10/31/11

10 Things I Learned Trick Or Treating With A Toddler

Trick or treating with a toddler can be tricky business, mainly because toddlers have no idea what the hell is going on. “Why is everybody dressed up in weird outfits?” “Why does everything taste so delicious?”

10/30/11

Happy Halloween! It’s Your One and Only Excuse to Set Elmo on Fire

Today is Halloween. A Monday, as we are all aware.

10/26/11

The Importance of Pumpkin Selection

When I was a kid, pumpkin patches consisted of two things:
1) PUMPKINS
2) A PATCH
These days they are filled with hay rides, corn mazes, petting ...

10/25/11

10 Ways to Stop the Whining

Mazzy has a new game. It’s called “Annoy the Crap Out Of Mom Until She Hands Over The iPad Or Buys Me An Ice Cream Cone”.

10/23/11

What Does Your Kid’s Halloween Costume Say About You?

As I thought about what to dress Mazzy in for Halloween this year (up top is last year's sushi), I realized that when it comes to costume ...

10/18/11

Indoor Party Planning Problems in NYC

Dear Mommy Shorts,
I need advice planning a NYC birthday party for my two-year-old.

10/02/11

Bye Bye Rock-A-Bye Baby

Although Dr.

09/27/11

One and Done

Welcome to the third installment of "If And When To Have A Second Child".

09/22/11

The Bare Essentials Baby Registry

If you think it's sad that Jews don't celebrate Christmas, did you know we are also not supposed to have baby showers? I think it's a ...