How to Get “Back to School”

Posted August 10th, 2010 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »

If your family is anything like mine, then summer throws your normal school year routine right out the window.  Of course, our kids aren’t heading out to class but that’s not the only thing that changes at my house. Sleep schedules, bedtime routines, meal times, reading time, eating habits and some semblance of a dress code…all of these things seem to take on a life of their own at my house come Summer vacation. Read the rest of this entry »

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Road Trip!

Posted July 6th, 2010 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »

If you are planning a road trip this summer with the family you are bound to find the back seat of your mini van covered with greasy potato chip bags and empty soda bottles by the time you reach your destination. Let’s face it, chips, soda and snack bars are among the tried and true go-to snacks on the road. Read the rest of this entry »

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Are BFF’s Becoming a Thing of the Past?

Posted June 30th, 2010 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »

Chances are if you ask other adults if they grew up having a best friend throughout the different stages of their childhood, the answer will be, “Yes.”  Fortunately, even for children who may not be jocks or cheerleaders or run with the popular crowd (whatever that is) it usually works out that most kids wind up finding a buddy that is just right for them. Read the rest of this entry »

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Youth Sports – Where Do We Draw the Line?

Posted June 10th, 2010 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »

My 11 year old son is obsessed with baseball. In addition to knowing all the stats and all the players, he plays on a little league travel team which, especially this past year, consumed a big part of his life…and ours. Read the rest of this entry »

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The Best In Sunscreen – The Reviews Are In

Posted June 8th, 2010 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »

It has been nothing less than blisteringly hot and humid here in New York over the last couple of weeks. My children are  finishing up the school year and summer camp is just around the corner. I guess it’s time to prepare for the great outdoors! Read the rest of this entry »

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Walking Tall

Posted May 25th, 2010 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »

My son is now 11 and in the 5th grade. He is one of 34 children in the grade and the variety and range of sizes of the boys and the girls is truly fascinating. Read the rest of this entry »

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The Happy Meal is Happy No More

Posted May 11th, 2010 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »

Okay, so we all know I’m big on educating kids about nutrition and helping them to make better food choices but this is taking it too far. Read the rest of this entry »

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Snacks…The Results Are In

Posted April 27th, 2010 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »

As moms, I think it’s safe to say that when we stroll (who am I kidding…race) through the grocery aisles we know when we are putting snacks into our carts that are processed, poor choices. Read the rest of this entry »

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Get Kids Cookin!

Posted April 20th, 2010 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »

A Boston area cookbook author, Sally Sampson, has started a local magazine which encourages kids to take part in cooking in their own households. Read the rest of this entry »

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This One is a Keeper!

Posted April 15th, 2010 by Jill Addeo | No Comments »

In addition to her constant requests for a cell phone, my 9 year old daughter, who does not understand the word, “no,” has another nagging request. Read the rest of this entry »

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