On the tenth anniversary of her column, Dr. Gramma Karen reflects on how her column came to be and her main advice for grandparents and parents.
Author: Dr. Karen Rancourt
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Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Grandfather Is a Baby Hog
Dr. Gramma Karen tackles the problem of what to do when one grandparent is a baby hog, leaving little baby time for the other grandparents.
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Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Stepmom Having Difficulty Getting Help for Her Stepson
Dear Dr. Gramma Karen, I have concerns about my stepson’s cognitive awareness and abilities. Michael, who is three and a half years old, favors certain toys (hot wheels, spinning/flicking wheels), he rocks back and forth throughout the day, and we have a hard time getting him to eat, especially meat and grains. He runs on […]
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Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Cut Off from Granddaughter
In this column, Dr. Gramma Karen responds to a grandmother who has cut off from her granddaughter. She was always close with her son and struggles to understand why he has disengaged from her over the past years.
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Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Response to Excluding Grandmother From Trip
Read Dr. Gramma Karen’s response to comments on her recent article from last month about excluding a grandmother from a family trip to Disney.
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Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Granddaughter Does Not Thank Us For Our Gifts
Dr. Gramma Karen advises what to do when a grandchild lacks proper gift-receiving etiquette.
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Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Family Wants to Exclude Grandmother from Family Trip
Including grandparents on family vacations can be difficult with age. Check on Dr. Gramma Karen’s advice to a reader who wants their parent to stay home.
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Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Grandparents Vacationing with Family
Vacationing with extended family can be rough. Check out Dr. Gramma Karen’s advice to one reader during their vacation with their grandkids.