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Recent Articles from Leslie Penkunas
An open letter to laundry
Ten years ago, you were satisfied with my single weekly load; now, you get not just my clothes but heaping piles of toddler and tween outfits daily.
Why toddlers love taking off their pants, according to an expert
What you shouldn’t do is use shame as a way to convince your child they need to wear clothes. “We want to simply be the calm and patient guide for our child when he’s removing all his clothes in the post office.” Continue reading.
Bat research at Hawk Mountain inspires July 20 “Bat Day”
This day full of bat-related events supports Hawk Mountain and local conservation research in a fun and educational manner.
AAP’s recommendations for a safe and healthy summer camp experience
Nation’s pediatricians recommend advance preparation for medical emergencies ranging from homesickness to disease outbreaks to improve camp safety.
Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott share new photos of daughter Stormi to celebrate Father’s Day
In celebration of the annual dad-centric June holiday, Scott, 28, spent Sunday with the two most important ladies in his life: girlfriend Kylie Jenner and their 16-month-old daughter, Stormi. Continue reading.
Fly Through The Forbidden Forest On This New ‘Harry Potter’ Coaster
On June 13, Universal Orlando opened its newest ride, Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, described as the world's first "story coaster." Take a class with Hagrid as he takes students into the Forbidden Forest.
Port Discovery celebrates grand opening of two new exhibits and additional renovations
Port Discovery has opened its two new exhibits, the SkyClimber and the Port, as well as a traveling exhibit, Here We Grow.
Contest: Beautiful picture books
We have seven gorgeous, beautifully illustrated, hard-cover picture books from Holiday House Publishing to give away to one lucky reader!
Stay-at-home parents are tired of being used: Opinion
Last week, no fewer than three neighborhood parents, none of whom I know particularly well, pinged me with the same request: Could I possibly watch their kids? Continue reading.
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary to hold volunteer weekend for teenagers
The Youth Trail Weekend is an opportunity to experience volunteering at Hawk Mountain without the commitment to the other programs offered.
Lunch at the Library provides free meals for children through August 15
Now through Thursday, August 15, all children 18 years or younger can visit one of the libraries listed below to enjoy a free, nutritious lunch.
When toddlers can remember life before their siblings were born, according to experts
The birth of a sibling would definitely fall into the category of a “momentous event,” and would therefore have the ability to be remembered long into the future. Continue reading.
