This past weekend was, for some of us, Easter Weekend. And, no, this isn’t about to be about religious beliefs or different spiritual traditions – this is about the all-important question of, well, the Easter Bunny. My ten-year-old is a jumble of personalities. He can be so incredibly sweet – making sure to grab that… Read more »

With all this lingering snow and ice around, it’s hard to imagine that spring is right around the corner. (Wait! Not right around the corner – this week! Yesterday!!!!Officially, at least. My slip and fall on the ice in front of our house first thing yesterday was not my favorite way to celebrate, however. Yes,… Read more »

UPDATE: Come join us on 4/6/13 at 10:00 a.m. at our South End school for Launch Party #2!  This week PVP Education Director Jacie Feinberg unveils her first Spanish-language CD with songs written for the toddler/preschool set. There will actually be several launch parties, the first being tomorrow (Friday, 3/8) at PVP Newton (1326 Washington… Read more »

Although there is still snow (o.k., dirty piles of ice) everywhere on the ground, many of us are looking ahead to September. Happily, my two older kids are set in their same schools for next year — not always a given with Boston Public Schools! But, as I’ve mentioned here before, James will be moving… Read more »

Yes, the whole “It Takes A Village” thing is cliche, but this week I am truly living that statement and reminded that cliches exist because, well, they’re often true.  It’s hard to go far in the parenting literature without coming across an article about the differences in how U.S. parents raise their (our) children now… Read more »

Hello Pine Village friends! Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Jen Doyle, and I’ve just begun working with Pine Village in the area of communications, which will include regular postings to the blog. Just to give you a little bit of background, I’m the mom of two Pine Village alums – Lucy, 12,… Read more »

Do you need some fun to brighten up your snow day?  You probably already have all the ingredients you need to make playdough.  Try this easy recipe or find more options here.  Not only is this a fun cooking project to do with your family, but you get to play with it when you’re done!… Read more »

The anguish of what happened today touches us all deeply.  Our hearts, prayers, and deep sympathies are with the children, their families, and teachers and staff of the Sand Hook Elementary School. 

Test!

Last week we suggested having mealtimes in Spanish as a way to encouraging bilingualism at home. Why not take it one step further?  Cooking a simple recipe with your children could be a great way to practice. How about some scrambled eggs?    ¡Utiliza las siguientes expresiones y vocabulario mientras cocinan! Use the following expressions and… Read more »