A question that has plagued moms for generations was raised in a scene from Douglas McGrath’s 2011 film I Don’t Know How She Does It: is it better to raise children in a city, where they are constantly stimulated and have access to a ton of activities and classes, or is it preferable to choose the …
A lesson in cooking is always a good time—whether it’s a romantic couples’ class (the perfect anniversary present), or a sushi-rolling course with a bunch of girlfriends. But in addition to this “grown-up” phenomenon, kids’ cooking classes are an increasingly popular alternative to the Easy-Bake oven. In Paris, chef Olivier Berté offers two-hour cooking workshops …
How to get your kid to space Just because NASA wrapped up its Space Shuttle Program after 30 years and 135 missions, it doesn’t mean that we should dissuade our children from becoming astronauts. By preparing our children for their astronomical adventure, we can not only get them involved in some really fun activities but also help …
Elizabeth Street takes a peek into the life of the owner of Guest of a Guest and mom of Maxwell Rachelle MacPherson is a busy woman. In 2007, she made a hobby of blogging about social happenings. Today, Guest of a Guest is the go-to site for keeping up (even if it’s only virtually!) with the city’s …
Determined to concoct healthier food for babies, Calabasas-based Liane Weintraub, mother to seven-year-old Ava and six-year-old Cole, founded Tasty Brand with Shannan Swanson. Ever since, the company has evolved into a popular line of healthy and organic snacks for kids ages 0 to 12. Cookies (sweetened with Agave instead of sugar), organic fruit snacks, and carrot cake …
What kid wouldn’t love a self-cleaning fish tank that grows food? Metamorphosis happens right before your eyes with this classic butterfly kit. Kids will love to crack these eggs, then watch their garden grow. Gardening—indoors. Harvest chives on your kitchen counter. It’s super easy to grow your own oyster mushrooms with this kit. Everything your future farmer needs to grow peas. …
OCCUPATION: Rock singer in band Demi Mondaine MY STYLE: I wear high heels even at home. I like rock & roll elegance, which is always on the edge. I like python, leopard print, leather, and red lipstick and nail polish. I LOVE PARIS BECAUSE: Paris is the most beautiful city in the world, with a …
Taking one glance up at the sky can provide kids with endless amusement. They can look at planes passing by, see a flock of birds, or pick out clouds that look like an elephant, or perhaps a hippo. While stratus, cumulus, and cirrus clouds are Mother Nature’s form of built-in entertainment; Argentinean artist Tomás Saraceno has made …
