Laura was 11, her younger brother, Aaron, was 8. Her family was going through a challenging economic period and there was plenty of stress at home. Laura, like many oldest siblings, was particularly affected by … Continue reading HERE »

This is a moving story about a single Mom with two boys who relocated to New York from outside the US. “Helen” moved shortly after finalizing her divorce and accepting a job promotion in her … Continue reading HERE »

as seen on A Child Grows in Brooklyn.com This weekend I visited some friends who are the proud parents of a 20 month old. Until now they have managed to maintain a work schedule that … Continue reading HERE »

I interviewed parents and children over the Labor Day weekend and here is a summary of their thoughts about heading back to school FROM THE PARENTS What’s good: It’s great to have relaxed time together … Continue reading  HERE »