Parenting Pink

All About Parenting

By Linda Perlman Gordon and Susan Morris Shaffer. If Robert Frost is right and good fences make good neighbors, are they good for families as well? The boundaries in the mother/daughter relationship are complicated because our daughters expect to be taken care of and also need to individuate. These boundaries evolve as our daughter grows-up, but they... [Read more of this review]

By: Joanna Dolgoff, MD. “Organic” products and organic foods have become a buzzing topic as of lately. Not surprisingly, consumers are often confused as to what organic really means. This article will look to answer some of the most common questions about buying organic and the benefits of choosing certain organic foods over non-organic foods. What... [Read more of this review]

By: Elizabeth Donovan, M. A. It’s not as bad as it sounds, not really. It’s just that since summer vacation began, my daughters have made it their mission to make sure I remember why I love September so much. That’s not to say that we don’t have our good times – we’ve had plenty of those from running naked in the... [Read more of this review]

By: Elizabeth Donovan, M.A. Painting was not something that came naturally to me, at least not until I had my daughter and became a homeowner. Then, like many do-it-yourselfer’s, I began to dabble in what I like to call “creative and colorful” painting techniques. Not only has it saved me time and money, but with my daughter’s... [Read more of this review]

Giveaway Goodies

These days girls are into gadgets – and that’s a good thing. Technology is often the key to empowering our daughters and making them self-sufficient…especially in math! Math, you say? Yes. Math. Study after study has shown that girls begin to lag behind boys in math beginning as early as 4th grade. So, when I heard about iTunes fabulous... [Read more of this review]

Summer’s not over yet, so grab your sunscreen, daughter, and a UV Skinz swimsuit and head to the beach! UV Skin, Inc. is a fantastic company that boasts well-made, fashionable, and completely fabulous swimsuits with an eye toward comfort AND skin protection. Each swim suit offers UPF 50+ swim protection, chlorine resistant, built-in UVA and... [Read more of this review]

Klutz new Fashion Origami book If you have a daughter, then chances are at some point along the way you have already (or soon will) become familiar with a wonderful line of craft items by Klutz. Girls can chose from a variety of craft items and Klutz’s famous “how-to books” that come packaged with everything your daughter needs to... [Read more of this review]

PINK Product Reviews

Reviewed by: Elizabeth Donovan, M.A. Welcome to the world of Kimochis™! These plush little pets are no ordinary stuffed animals. In fact, they may hold the key to helping your daughter remain emotionally healthy and happy. Kimochis™ were created in response to the Columbine High School incident as a way to help kids get in touch with their emotions... [Read more of this review]

Hatley is a wonderful family owned company famous for specializing in super cute and comfortable lounge wear, pajamas, and clothing for adults and children. Hatley’s line of clothing is featured in many upscale stores and boutiques as well as available directly through their official website. In addition, Hatley has a BIG social conscience and... [Read more of this review]

Summertime is a great time for your daughter to “let loose” and what better way to have her burn off lots of energy than to get rockin’ to Rock & Roll Playground?! This new CD by celebrated children’s music label Putumayo Kids, is schedule for release on June 29, 2010 just in time for those long road trips on summer vacation!... [Read more of this review]

By: Elizabeth Donovan, M.A. Just in time for summer road trips, singer/songwriter Laurie Berkner – famous among the 8 and under set- has a greatest hits CD out! “The Best of The Laurie Berkner Band” has it all from classic, popular tunes like “Bumblebee” and “We are the Dinosaurs” (my daughter’s personal... [Read more of this review]