During this turbulent and unpredictable time, Dr. Gramma Karen has some great tips and information for grandparents and their relationships with grandkids.
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This Is How to Find a Babysitter in NYC
New York City, especially now, can be a challenging a place to find a sitter. We’ve got some tips for you, and a list of resources to help you find childcare.
Is a Cough Contagious? This Is How to Deal with Your Child’s Cough
Creator of Zarbee’s, Dr. Zak Zarbock, clears up more questions dealing with cough confusion on some of the most common questions about coughs.
10 Frequently Asked Questions about Infant Sleep Habits
We held a highly informative teleclass by renowned infant sleep expert Janeen Hayward which covered topics like eliminating night wakings, naps, and much more!
This Is Why Movement Is Important during Labor
Why is it that whenever I see a movie where a woman is in labor, the people taking care of the woman have her sit down, lie down or put her in a wheel chair? It’s as if having the laboring mother walk or move on her own is a bad idea that could cause […]
Better Understand Your Picky Eater
At one point or another all moms struggle with their kids’ eating. Kids eat well, then they stop; their food preferences change in the blink of an eye; some are little foodies; others eat to survive. Feeding becomes a job — often a hard one. Not all moms, however, really know their child’s physiology, the […]
Core or “Trunk” Strengthening Exercises for Babies
A strong core is essential for babies to successfully meet their developmental milestones, such as: independent sitting, pulling-to-stand, crawling and walking. A strong core also allows our babies to sustain a posture against gravity, which will aid development of their fine motor skills (small muscles in the hand), perceptual skills and communication.
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Mother Wants Money from Grandparents for Kids’ Camp
Seven years ago, when we both were working, my husband Hayden and I bought an expensive home in a pricey neighborhood, known for its excellent schools. We have two children, a six- and a four-year-old. After our younger child was born we decided I would stay home full time, so even though Hayden has a […]