Transitioning from Elementary to Middle School with Special Needs
One New York mom watches her son mature and advance at the end of elementary school as he transition
Rachel Aydt Articles
A Dose of Tolerance
Plenty has been written about teaching children to be more tolerant of their peers with special need
Taming the Sugar Beast: Limiting the Sugar in Your Child's Diet
A local nutritionist shares tips to getting your child to make healthier food choices and limit the
When a Wedding Invitation Is Something More
A New York City mom decides to take her son to his first gay wedding and uses it as a teaching momen
City Mouse, Country Mouse: Where Does Your Family Call Home?
In the debate of raising your kids in the city versus raising your kids in the suburbs, the most imp
Why We Need To Keep Arts Education In Our Schools
From Disney’s “High School Musical” franchise to “Glee,” it’s clear there’s an appetite for musical
How a Gradeschool-Aged Child is Doing After 1 Year of Being Mainstreamed into the Classroom
One year after mainstreaming her gradeschool-aged son, a NYC mother reflects on the new set of chall
Spotted: Little Free Libraries Around New York
Little Free Library is a grassroots organization bringing free books to communities across the count
Into the Mainstream: At Third-Grade, Son Transfers to 'Typical' Classroom
Transitioning her third-grade son to a fully inclusive educational environment means forging new con
This Is How to Avoid Saying No Too Much to Children
No one wants to be a broken record of “No, no, no”—but it’s easy to slip into a cycle of negativity
How to Handle Your Child’s First Crush
When school begins, so do first crushes puppy love, and playground weddings. How should you cope whe
Board Games: Should You Let Your Kids Win?
It's an age-old question when it comes to playing games with your children: Should you let your kids
