Review
“Alex McCord and Simon van Kempen s surprisingly down to earth account of their early days of parenting in NYC is as remarkable in its honesty as it is in its detail. --Cecily von Ziegesar, New York Times bestselling author of the Gossip Girl novels and mother of two at PS Fab
Alex and Simon don't take themselves too seriously which seems to be essential to parenting. Their fresh he said she said perspective on parenting is humorous and insightful. --Bethenny Frankel, New York Times bestselling author of The Skinnygirl Dish: Easy Recipes for Your Naturally Thin Life
“A fun and entertaining read with an over-the-top enthusiasm for family and the joys of raising kids in the city. They manage to share lessons without sounding preachy and maintain a humorous light tone. --Alison Lowenstein, author of City Kid New York
Alex and Simon don't take themselves too seriously which seems to be essential to parenting. Their fresh he said she said perspective on parenting is humorous and insightful. --Bethenny Frankel, New York Times bestselling author of The Skinnygirl Dish: Easy Recipes for Your Naturally Thin Life
“A fun and entertaining read with an over-the-top enthusiasm for family and the joys of raising kids in the city. They manage to share lessons without sounding preachy and maintain a humorous light tone. --Alison Lowenstein, author of City Kid New York
Product Description
As breakout stars of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of New York City, Alex McCord and Simon van Kempen have inspired, infuriated, and entertained parents everywhere. Their new book continues that trend, with the added bonus of educating families dealing with the daunting task of raising children in an urban environment. Writing with unique and humorous insight into the challenges facing city parents today, Alex and Simon use their own hard-won experience as a springboard to discuss a host of parenting topics, including baby’s first six months, traveling with infants, hiring caregivers, disciplining, dealing with accidents, dining out, making the most of urban life, and scheduling time for non-urban escapes. Their informative and often hair-raising stories of life in the concrete jungle make Little Kids, Big City a must-read for urban parents, as well as for any fan of the show.
