At Home with Kim Vallee

Education: Why I Expose my Toddler to Design

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photo credits: Hélium In six words: to prepare him for the world. It has nothing to do with the fact that I’m a visual person or the fact that design is in my bones. I found my style at 6 years old. I recalled our Sunday car rides where my parents went to see upscale houses [...]

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Must Watch: Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood

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photo credits:  PBS and Angela Santomero, the series creator and executive producer I want to talk today about a spin-off series of the character from our own childhood, Mister Rogers. I discovered Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood on PBS Kids during the holiday season. Targeting preschoolers from 2 to 4 years old, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood is an adorable TV series that teaches toddlers how [...]

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What to Do this Fall: Apple Picking

photo: my husband harvested the apples at the top of the trees Part of my childhood memories is to go apple picking with my parents. I love apples! So for me, that was always a treat to grab it from the tree. I want to continue the tradition with my son. So, yesterday we went [...]

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My Son Started Day Care This Week

Almost one year ago, I pondered whether my baby should attend day care or hire a nanny. I went with the nanny for several months. He was the right call at the time. After seeing Zack played at the park all summer, I realized that Zack would benefit more by being with kids of his [...]

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