By implementing simple routines and transitions at home, parents can help prepare their young children for preschool.
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This Is Why “W” Sitting Is Bad for Your Toddler
“W” sitting is a terrible position for your toddler and even extends through adolescence. This position is when he sits on the floor on his bottom with his legs out to the sides in the letter “W”.
How to Support Your Child’s Social Skills While Quarantined
Without in-person school and being constantly surrounded by peers, your child’s social skills might be falling behind. Here are some tips for building those skills during the pandemic.
These Are the Common Causes of Headaches in Children
When your child is crying over a headache, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and frightened. Many parents instantly start thinking something is seriously wrong when their child is holding his or her head and crying, but the good news for worried parents is that most childhood headaches have fairly straightforward causes. While you seek relief […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Grandparents Question Participation Trophies
Our grandchildren (grade-school age) have started playing sports. We are wondering about the phenomena of giving every child a trophy, no matter the outcome of his/her season. To us, it seems like an idea that doesn’t help children deal with defeat, the value of practice and trying again, hard work and teamwork – in other […]
A Guide to Choosing an International School
Choosing the right school for your kids can be nerve-racking—whether you’re just moving to New York City or trying to figure out your family’s educational path. Even though our children live in a digitally connected world, they can still feel disconnected and out of place. An international school can be the perfect place to hone […]
Taking Care of Newborns during Cold, Flu and COVID-19 Season
Having a newborn during a pandemic is stressful, and any chance of being sick can be unnerving. Check out the answers to all COVID and newborn-related questions here!
My Toddler is Masturbating: What Should I Do?
A Mommybites reader and concerned parent asks: My child has, umm, found herself. My mom says that I must make her stop and put her in time out. My friend says let her be. What do I do? Ahh, yes. We think we have time before we have to talk to our kids about masturbation. […]