By Dr. Faith Rogow – To develop in healthy ways, children need a daily balance of activities. They need to move and talk and interact with people. They need quiet time and opportunities to use their “outside voices.”
In our new weekly installment by The Mother Co. Mamas, Sam presses pause on the kvetching to explore the idea that today’s moms have much to celebrate, thanks to the strength of our communities and the gifts of our foremothers.
If our kids aren’t all that interested in something we think would be good for them, how hard should we push? TMC President, Sam Kurtzman-Counter, raises some questions as to how tightly to steer the ship toward achievement at a young age.
Just how important is it for us to unplug and spend quality time with our loved ones? TMC Founder and CEO, Abbie Schiller, rediscovers the joys of a simple family vacation.
“Brilliant!” “Loved it!” “More!” Parents and children are rolling in the rave reviews for our children’s DVD, “Ruby’s Studio: The Feelings Show.” We couldn’t be more grateful. Read on to hear what our discerning audience is saying!
Remember VH1s Pop-Up Videos? The Mother Company version is Pop-Up Parenting, where helpful parenting tips subtly pop up just for you while your child is watching our show. After all, who has time to read parenting books cover-to-cover? But we know how much we benefit from expert tips that make us more confident parents – so we created a way to sneak them in during our shows. Read on for how it works…
We’re so grateful to GapKids for their wardrobe support for our show, “Ruby’s Studio.”
Our costume designer, Jennifer Eve (from the TV show “Glee”), created this adorable and easy to recreate look that was featured in our “Happy Song” music video within the show. Your girls (and their friends) can have it too!
Children’s singer Elizabeth Mitchell teamed up with The Mother Company to create a new children’s classic song about happiness and all the things that make us feel that way. Collage artist Ida Pearle made us smile even more with her gorgeous cover art for the CD.
Stress in our modern lives as parents is a given. Unfortunately, a recent survey says our children are more stressed than ever! Psychotherapist Rachel Stein gives us tips to detect the signs and ease their worried minds.
