Amy In the News
Amy Kossoff Smith is an award-winning journalist with 20+ years of experience. She is the go to for the how to, and has authored hundreds of articles. An internationally recognized parenting source, she has also been interviewed on TV, radio, and in multiple publications. Contact Amy if you need a source for your next segment or article.
ABC National News Story on Kids Putting Social Media Boundaries On…Parents
When our kids are young, it’s “easy” to put boundaries on them with social media and screens. Yes, there may be power struggles. Yes, there is a new social channel […]
Radio Interview: Getting Your Family Onboard for Food Prep & Clean-Up
Many thanks to Mompreneur friends Ellen Briggs and Carolina Lima Jantac for hosting me on their radio show. If engaging teamwork in the kitchen sounds out of reach, think again. […]
Halloween Safety Tips – More Treat, Less Tricky
We received a huge number of safety tips this year, and I wanted to share some of my favorite highlights with you so you can enjoy a fun, yummy, and […]
allParenting Ideas on How to Make a 2013 To-Do List
Many thanks to Lisa Steinke for featuring one of my ideas in her “Make a 2013 To-Do List” article in allParenting. I love lists & charts as you know, and […]
School Morning Routines That Work – Amy quoted at MSN’s Mom’s Homeroom
Adding the word “routine” to the phrase “school morning” may raise some eyebrows. I’ll be the first to admit, many mornings here are mayhem. Despite everything I know & believe […]
Amy Quoted in Book: I Love Mondays
I was thrilled to be quoted in this new FUN book, I Love Mondays…and Other Confessions from Devoted Working Moms, just published by Journalist, Filmaker, Author Michelle Cove. The […]
Activity Rocket Publishes Profile on Amy
Thanks to the ladies at Activity Rocket for publishing a peek into the activity-crazed life of our house. One day, I’ll have my own rocket to jet between activities on […]
New York Times Article – When Mom Travels for Work – Makes Some Dads Mad
A few weeks ago, I was so thrilled to be quoted in The New York Times, “When Mom Travels For Work.” Thrilled of course, that 16 million+ readers could possibly […]
Summer is coming…now what?
Many thanks to Ellen Briggs of Kid Kritics for hosting me on her radio show, “Better Food Choices.” We had a great talk about creative summer planning ideas – […]
5 Tips to Fuel Your Young Athlete
Kids are involved in so many activities, and between school, homework, and sports practices, it’s sometimes confusing deciding when & how to “fuel” their little bodies for success. Especially as […]
Halloween Safety on FOX Morning News
Always a blast with Holly Morris from FOX Morning News (D.C.) – I wanted to share that segment along with some more Halloween safety tips – and treats – that […]
Overscheduled Kids?
LiveScience reported on “Busy Kids: Overscheduling Worries Overstated” — interesting article talking about the potential downside of overscheduling, but also presenting data that shows it may not be as big […]