Wednesday, May 25, 2011
This week, our Moms Council talks about how much choice their children have in choosing their own wardrobes and why.
Each week in Moms Talk, our Moms Council—Susan Masone, Siri Heinrichs, Cristina Fowler, Christine O'Brien and our intrepid columnist Lauren Kim—takes your questions, gives advice and shares their solutions to the problems vexing all of us. Have a question you would like to share, or just want to provide your opinion on the question of the week? Head over to the comments section to do just that. So grab a cup of coffee and settle in as we start the conversation today with the following question: How much choice do you give your child when it comes to the clothes he or she wears? Do you make most of the decisions when it comes to his or her wardrobe, or does your child? Cristina Fowler: I was rudely made aware of the perils of clothes …
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Our Moms Council discusses what role moms and dads should take with after-school assignments.
Each week in Moms Talk, our Moms Council—Susan Masone, Siri Heinrichs, Cristina Fowler, Christine O'Brien and our intrepid columnist Lauren Kim—takes your questions, gives advice and shares their solutions to the problems vexing all of us. Have a question you would like to share, or just want to provide your opinion on the question of the week? Head over to the comments section to do just that. So grab a cup of coffee and settle in as we start the conversation today with the following question: Homework: What is a parent's role and how involved should a parent be? Susan Masone: I have had numerous conferences over the past five years, and all teachers tell me the same thing. Homework is the child's responsibility. A parent’s responsibility…
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Local moms discuss their role in educating their kids about world and local news.
Each week in Moms Talk, our Moms Council—Susan Masone, Siri Heinrichs, Cristina Fowler, Christine O'Brien and our intrepid columnist Lauren Kim—takes your questions, gives advice and shares their solutions to the problems vexing all of us. Have a question you would like to share, or just want to provide your opinion on the question of the week? Head over to the comments section to do just that. So grab a cup of coffee and settle in as we start the conversation today with the following question: When news broke that Osama bin Laden had been killed, did you share the information with your children? What role should parents have in educating their children about world events? How much do children need to know? Cristina Fowler: On the morning …
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Our Moms Council weighs in how they think a child’s break from school is best spent.
Each week in Moms Talk, our Moms Council—Susan Masone, Siri Heinrichs, Cristina Fowler, Christine O'Brien and our intrepid columnist Lauren Kim—takes your questions, gives advice and shares their solutions to the problems vexing all of us. Have a question you would like to share, or just want to provide your opinion on the question of the week? Head over to the comments section to do just that. So grab a cup of coffee and settle in as we start the conversation today with the following question: As the conclusion of the school year nears, parents are faced with the question of what to do with their kids over the summer vacation. Should summer vacation be a period of downtime, travel or play for children? Or, should there be time given to …
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Each week, East Windsor Patch poses a question to our Moms Council and then asks our readers to join in the conversation.
Each week in Moms Talk, our Moms Council—Susan Masone, Siri Heinrichs, Cristina Fowler, Christine O'Brien and our intrepid columnist Lauren Kim—takes your questions, gives advice and shares their solutions to the problems vexing all of us. Have a question you would like to share, or just want to provide your opinion on the question of the week? Head over to the comments section to do just that. So grab a cup of coffee and settle in as we start the conversation today with the following question: How important are family vacations? And our expert moms offer some advice: Cristina Fowler: Endless hours sitting on the beach, playing in the surf or getting lost in my book while listening to a mixed tape on my walkman. That was what family …
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Each week, East Windsor Patch poses a question to our Moms Council and then asks our readers to join in the conversation.
Each week in Moms Talk, our Moms Council—Susan Masone, Siri Heinrichs, Cristina Fowler, Christine O'Brien and our intrepid columnist Lauren Kim—takes your questions, gives advice and shares their solutions to the problems vexing all of us. Have a question you would like to share, or just want to provide your opinion on the question of the week? Head over to the comments section to do just that. So grab a cup of coffee and settle in as we start the conversation today with the following question: How important is it for parents to vote in school elections? Christine O’Brien: Anyone who attended the East Windsor Regional School District’s Curriculum Fair last week witnessed just a fraction of what our tax dollars are doing for the children in…
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Each week, East Windsor Patch poses a question to our Moms Council and then asks our readers to join in the conversation.
Each week in Moms Talk, our Moms Council—Susan Masone, Siri Heinrichs, Cristina Fowler, Christine O'Brien and our intrepid columnist Lauren Kim—takes your questions, gives advice and shares their solutions to the problems vexing all of us. Have a question you would like to share, or just want to provide your opinion on the question of the week? Head over to the comments section to do just that. So grab a cup of coffee and settle in as we start the conversation today with the following question: What can parents do to prevent bullying or to help a child who is being bullied? And our expert moms offer some advice: Siri Heinrichs: This is a tough one. If your child is the bully, I think you need a lot of empathy. It may be difficult to get …
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Each week, East Windsor Patch poses a question to our Moms Council and then asks our readers to join in the conversation.
Each week in Moms Talk, our Moms Council—Susan Masone, Siri Heinrichs, Cristina Fowler, Christine O'Brien and our intrepid columnist Lauren Kim—takes your questions, gives advice and shares their solutions to the problems vexing all of us. Have a question you would like to share, or just want to provide your opinion on the question of the week? Head over to the comments section to do just that. So grab a cup of coffee and settle in as we start the conversation today with the following question: What can divorcing parents do to make the adjustment easier on their kids? And our expert moms offer some advice: Cristina Fowler: This year marks my 10-year anniversary with my husband. I am blessed to be with a man who is a wonderful father, …
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Each week, East Windsor Patch will pose a question to our Moms Council and then ask our readers to join in the conversation.
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Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Moms Talk is a new feature on Patch that is part of a new initiative on our sites to reach out to moms and families. Patch invites you and your circle of friends to help build a community of support for mothers and their families right here in the East Windsor-Hightstown-Cranbury area. Each week in Moms Talk, our Moms Council—Susan Masone, Siri Heinrichs, Cristina Fowler, Christine O'Brien and our intrepid columnist Lauren Kim—takes your questions, gives advice and shares their solutions to the problems vexing all of us. Have a question you would like to share, or just want to provide your opinion on the question of the week? Head over to the comments section to do just that. So grab a cup of coffee and settle in as we start the …
Stacey K
12:00 pm on Wednesday, May 25, 2011
In my past life from '88-'92 I designed kids apparel (newborn-sz 6) under my own label, "Sunshine Originals, Exclusive Children's Clothing Co.". Having been in the business, I have always been fashion forward. I dressed my 2yo baby girl in the cutest and trendiest clothing and occasionally we even matched. (Gasp! I know some folks dislike this) I guess around the age of 6 is when we more … more ›