Articles/Essays

 

Focus On Fitness

You've probably heard about the epidemic of childhood obesity and the lifelong health and emotional problems associated with it, but did you know... read more

 

Talking About Sex...Do I Have To?!

Does the idea of discussing sex with your child make you uncomfortable?  Are you worried that your toddler might ask you... read more

 

I Can Ask My Mother Anything

One of the highlights of my decades of motherhood was overhearing my second grader tell a friend, "I can ask my mother anything."  The magic of that moment... read more

 

Why NAEYC?

Why would a well-established, successful preschool, work so hard and invest so much to achieve re-accreditation by the National Association for the Education of Young Children?  Because our children are worth it!... read more

 

"Play"; Mommy Magazine, September/October 2010

Forty Carrots Family Center helps parents become smarter and more confident parents.  That's why for the past seven years... read more

 

"Parents Ask Experts"; Mommy Magazine, November/December 2010

My toddler throws everything when he's angry - toys, food, you name it!  What can I do?... read more

 

"Parents Ask Experts"; Mommy Magazine, January/February 2011

When it comes to parenting, the years are short but the days can sometimes feel long.  For over 17 years, the professionals at Forty Carrots have offered skills, information and support to parents... read more

 

"Raising a Reader"; Mommy Magazine

I was pregnant with my first son about the time the first Harry Potter novel was released.  Never a big fan of the fantasy genre, I was still intrigued by the frenzy surrounding the books and how children were so enthralled with the story.  Hoping my son would develop a love for reading... read more