Jennifer Power’s Blog
Top 5 NYC Day Trips for Families
New York City is packed with parks, playgrounds, and museums, offering plenty of activities for families. In fact, there are so many activities that it can be nerve-wracking to choose just one. However, planning a trip in the Big Apple with kids doesn't have to be...
Preparing Anxious Kids for Back-to-School
While you might be excited to have the house all to yourself again, the twilight days of summer can be stressful and nerve-wracking for children. It’s hard to trade in swimsuits and ice cream for pencil cases and lunch trays, especially if a child’s overarching...
How to Encourage Children to Help With Chores
If all members of your household work or learn full-time, you’ve probably created a chore schedule for everyone. Chores are a great way to teach children responsibility and cleanliness, but they aren’t always as fun as video games or television. If your children...
Back-to-School Necessities for Your Kids
It’s nearly autumn. That means back-to-school commercials saturate the airwaves, and your children grouse and gripe about the bygone days of summer. As stores around the country advertise school supply sales for students of all ages, it’s about time you take your kids...
How to Teach Your Kids Self-Care
Any hard-working mom knows the importance of some good, old-fashioned self-care. Whether it’s yoga with your girlfriends or a night in with some wine, looking after yourself is the first step to living a happy, healthy life. But how can moms emphasize the importance...
A Guide to Hosting a Fantastic Fourth of July Party
With July fully underway, everyone is getting ready for their favorite patriotic holiday. The Fourth of July is a great time to throw big social events to kick off a person's summer. Here are a few tips that make any Fourth of July party into a fun event. Plan a Theme...
The Importance of Making Time for Yourself
The hustle and bustle of everyday life can leave us feeling tired, stressed, and worn out. With work, social activities, and chores, it can be difficult to find time for yourself, and the potential to burnout can be quite real. The busier our lives get, the more our...
Enjoying An NYC Summer
As the winter ands cold weather finally comes to a close in the tri-state area, you're probably ready to get outside and enjoy some summertime fun. Summer sizzles in NYC with endless activities and events. New York is always an exciting city, but summer brings the...
7 Ways To Keep Kids Occupied During Summer Break
School's almost out for the summer so you know what that means- the dreaded phrase "I'm bored" will soon be uttered by kids everywhere. While the excitement of not having school for a couple of months is still fresh and new, kids can quickly become “bored” with a...
5 Ways To Get Your Kids To Eat Healthy
It almost goes without saying that parents want their kids to eat healthy. Getting healthy foods into your kids, however, is a whole different story. Unfortunately, supermarket shelves are loaded with foods laden with sugar and artificial ingredients that make foods...