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Category: Big Kid
We know you probably hear this all the time, but don’t kids grow up so fast!? One minute you’re worrying that your baby will never sleep through the night and may very well go to school without being potty trained and the next minute, they’re all grown up (which brings it’s own set of challenges!). Don’t worry because here you’ll find parenting tips, through big kid articles, videos and activities on fostering positive friendships, healthy eating habits, language and developmental delays, protecting your children from predators, reinforcing learning at home and more!
Chores for Kids: 5 Ways to Incentivize Your Kids to Help around the House
One of the most common challenges that parents face is getting their children to do chores around the home. If you’re looking for ways to get your kids to help out more, there are a few incentives that you can offer.
What Parents Need to Know about Smartphones
If you are considering buying your child a smartphone, but are concerned about what that might mean for their safety, these guidelines will help you with when your child may or may not be ready for a smartphone, and how you can help to guide their behavior online in a healthy and safe manner.
My Kid Cut Her Hair and I’m Freaking Out
MY KID CUT HER HAIR! She looks crazy. I am freaking out. I am so mad at her. I told her to stay that way, looking crazy with her half bangs. Am I wrong or is this not a big deal??? I cannot tell you HOW many times I have come across this “my-kid-cut-their-hair situation […]
Dear Amanda: To Enrich or Not to Enrich?
Dear Amanda is an elementary school teacher and parent of two school age children who provides honest and straightforward advice geared toward all things education. Here’s the twist: she will answer your question as a parent as well as a teacher. These two opinions, while different, can provide a refreshing take on topics we care […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: “13 Reasons Why”: To Watch, or Not To Watch
Note: This is an unabridged version of a column I wrote for GRAND Magazine. As a parent or grandparent, you cannot escape making the to-watch or not-to-watch decision about 13 Reasons Why, the Netflix 13-hour series that depicts Hannah Baker, a high school student and the show’s central character, who dies by suicide. Hannah leaves […]
How To Introduce Your New Pet To Your Kids
What can you do to acclimate your pet to its new home? How can you ease the transition for everyone, and what are some good tips to keep in mind when introducing your new pet to your kids? Here’s a look at how to make introductions smooth and avoid injuries for your kids and your new furry friend.
Explore The Many Ways of Active Play
Play is an integral part of childhood, but in recent years play has started to slow down with active alternatives replaced with video games and online interaction. Active play is a great way to keep kids healthy and moving at any age, but a lot of parents don’t know where to start. If you’re trying […]