by Angela Santomero | Parenting
The words that pediatricians use to discuss weight and its effect on health with young patients and their parents can have a big impact on whether the message is heard. For instance, a recent study suggests that terms doctors use to motivate overweight adults to slim...
by Angela Santomero | Parenting
I met up recently with my friend Joey Mazzarino, who is also the head writer & puppeteer extraordinaire for PBS’ Sesame Street. I got the scoop on his personal but lesser known puppet favorites like Stinky the StinkWeed, the difficult search for strong girl role...
by Angela Santomero | Blue's Clues, My Kids Shows, Super Why!
After careful deliberation of some incredibly creative & just plain cute Halloween costumes, the judges have reached their final decision. Congratulations to Nathan B. who wow’d our judges with his (or more accurately his Mom Kimberly’s) handmade Mr....
by Angela Santomero | Parenting
Now that we’re nearing November, everyone seems to be gearing up for the holidays. During this time of year, I can’t help but remember family holidays when I was a child—I have fond memories of what seemed like hundreds of people cramming into my...
by Angela Santomero | Parenting
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) report came out last week reiterating their 1999 stance that “babies (0-2 yrs old) should learn from play, not screens”. The question isn’t whether we all agree that babies should play (who is going to be...