Let every child’s first grain be a whole grain. They won’t mind, they’ll thank us for it. — Alan Greene, MD As one of the many joys I’ve had being a new mom has been the opportunity to make my son’s baby food, I was delighted to receive many requests to post some of the… Read More
Porte-Moi (Carry Me)
When you see a man or woman wearing a child, stop to thank them for the heart investment they are making into a citizen of the world. —Unknown In celebration of International Babywearing Week, I thought I’d share one of the greatest pleasures I have experienced as a new mother—babywearing. The term Babywearing is used… Read More
Étiquette
The attributes of a great lady may still be found in the rule of the four S’s: Sincerity, Simplicity, Sympathy and Serenity. — Emily Post When I was a young girl I received a small book about charm and etiquette for my birthday. It was written for young girls about my age, approximately 12, and… Read More
The Art of Packing
If you wish to travel far and fast, travel light. —Glenn Clark In response to my recent post, Practical Tips for Travel to Italy, I received a few questions about how and what I pack, especially when packing for baby. I thought I’d expand on my answers here. In a nutshell, the best piece of advice… Read More
Portofino
Charming and colorful, Portofino is picturesque and continues to be one of the most photographed villages along Liguria’s coast. Once a hideaway for illicit trysts and paparazzi dodging movie stars, Portofino has long been a popular destination for the rich and famous arriving by yachts or in sleek sports cars. A place also to be… Read More
Music, a Universal Language?
It seems there is a never-ending debate of whether music is itself a language. American poet and educator, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote, Music is the universal language of mankind. To our sense of hearing, music is a stimulus. It conveys information about our moods and state of mind. But is it truly a language that… Read More
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