It seems like I am reading a lot lately about teens and sexting. As a parent or a grandparent, I cannot imagine dealing with this. I wouldn’t even know where to begin. I am interested in what you have to say about it. You’re right that sexting became a much-publicized topic, especially after a sexting […]
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!
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: The Gift of a Gap Year
Dear readers, This is an unabridged column I wrote for GRAND Magazine. An administrator at an elite college with 17 years experience has observed a decline in what she calls college readiness: “Our students are academically talented, but over the years I have found them to be less and less emotionally and behaviorally prepared for […]
Speaking With Children About Frightening News
Last Friday night, my husband and I boarded an overnight flight to London. We used to live there for many years (our older son was actually born there and has duel citizenship), and we were headed back to visit with friends and some of the teachers I used to teach with there. By the time […]
Sweet Alternatives
Hi Everyone! As you know from Heather’s announcement a few weeks ago, I have become a Certified Health Coach. I am looking forward to providing you with lots of useful tips on nutrition and managing mealtime and snacks on a busy schedule. I’m sure by now, you have all dug deep into your leftover Halloween […]
Homemade Food Makes a House a Home
As a writer on a parenting blog, I’m what you might call a sleeper candidate. My children like to joke that I’m a “slug mom” – as in, the opposite of the infamous “Tiger Mom” type. My laissez-faire parenting attitude springs from a cocktail that’s one part nostalgia for my casual Midwestern 1970’s childhood, one […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Aunt Has Issues with Her Niece
I live in a multi-generational home with my mother, her husband, and my sister and her two daughters, ages two and nine. The problem I need help with is in regards to my nine-year-old niece, Emmy. Some background: My sister is 38 and I am 36. She is a good provider and we do get […]
Juicing Recipes That Kids Will Love
Any parent with young children two-years-old and up will agree how tough it is to ask their kids to eat fruits and veggies – particularly the later. One thing I’ve learned as a parent these past three years is that we have to be creative in terms of how we serve these. In our case, my son […]
3 Things To Start Taking Back For Happier Parenting
Food “I always end up giving my food to my child.” Does this sound familiar? We are not talking about sharing, or a bite, but giving your snack or meal away. Your child just ate her snack, he just had his lunch, but now they are looking at you and your food. You. The food. […]