Guess what? My mom’s book, Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Helping Young Parents and Grandparents deal with Thorny Issues, just came out – hooray! As many of you know, my mom has been writing our regular and widely popular Ask Dr. Gramma Karen column for over two years. Her thoughtful and well-researched advice has helped scores […]
Category: Baby
Congratulations! The wait is over and your baby has arrived. As exciting as having a new baby is, we know how overwhelming the first year can be! You’re in luck because here you’ll find articles, videos and events on infant sleep, feeding, schedules, work/life balance, the effect a baby has on your relationships, how to find “you time,” developmental milestones, and more!
Newborn Rashes
Having a newborn is so exciting. However, often a big source of concern for many parents is newborn rashes, which are very common. The good news is that most are benign and get better quickly with minimal treatment. There are some however that require treatment and if your baby seems unwell or you are concerned, […]
In-laws Reject the Idea of an Adopted Grandchild
My husband and I have decided to adopt a child. We are currently on a wait list, so we haven’t had a referral yet. My mom is excited. She helped us get a loan for the adoption costs and everything, but my husband’s family either acts like they don’t care or they are offensive about […]
Who Will See Our Photographs in 100 Years?
I have done research for myself and my clients to find out the ways we can preserve our precious photos. When I go through the photographs that I have done for a client, I ask myself which are the ‘winners’ and should be preserved. I then wish to make prints right away. However, I know that […]
Just Playing?
To honor and celebrate the many children who started school for the very first time this week, I thought I would share an excerpt from a poem called “Just Playing” by Anita Wadley: When I am building in the block room, Please don’t say I’m “Just Playing.” For, you see, I’m learning as I play […]
Making A Difference One Step At A Time
One of my proudest moments was “running” the Boston Marathon with my dad in 2007 as part of the Leukemia Society’s Team In Training. You’ll notice that running is in quotations because running would be a very generous description of how I walked/shuffled the course to make it to the finish line. Luckily, I had […]
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Preparing for Your Child’s Medical Visits: Comforting Techniques
This blog was written to help you learn some ways to deal with difficulties or fears your infant/child may have about medical visits. Many of the suggested strategies, techniques and distractions discussed may already be familiar. It is important to remember to use them at the time your infant/child is afraid or upset. It is […]