Green Eggs and Ham

Is there any wrong age for enjoying Dr. Seuss? We sure don’t think so. His humor and musicality captivates babies. His gentle encouragement to reach for the stars is just what graduates need. And his book for seniors (“obsolete children,” in Seuss-ese) tackles old age with wry wisdom. Seuss’s recently discovered manuscript, What Pet Should I Get?, is out […]

The hardest part about raising a child (besides sleep issues and absolutely every single other component of shaping them into a not-horrible human being) is getting that child to eat. Whether that means eating nutritiously, eating the same foods as the rest of the family, or simply eating at all, this fundamental task of human existence […]

I’m not sure what my two year old loves more: eating or reading. For a man with a limited vocabulary, he sure does know his way around the kitchen. Unfortunately, like many kids his age, he’s an incredibly picky eater, staunchly refusing to eat anything other than his favorite go-to foods. (I can’t even get […]

Babysitters—you entrust them with your children, your home, your wifi password. You hand them a list of emergency numbers (pizza joint included), give them a few hurried instructions about baths and bedtime, and (ideally) run out the door before your angel/devils even notice, free to enjoy a blissful evening of kid-free fun. Alas, finding a quality sitter you trust is […]