Summer vacation has its highs and lows with, normally, more than enough going on. Many families’ nutrition levels fall drastically – with the food budget edging up at the same time – through the summer months. Who has time to cook? Truth be told, not parents. Keep the budget down and the nutrition level up […]
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!
Wanted: Ideas for Lunches
I am SO out of ideas for lunch. What can I send my kids that is a little different but easy? Think a little outside of the box to shake up lunch. It is easy to get stuck in a rut or stress about making complicated lunches. No need. Here are a few easy and […]
Home Safety Options for Your Kids
Your kids will crash, fall, slip as well as tumble. These are part of being a kid, after all. However, there are some options you could take in making sure that your kids avoid the more severe injuries which could result in disabilities or even death. Here are 5 home safety options for your kids: […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Readers’ Comments, “Young Granddaughter Dresses Sexy”
I received several comments about my column “Young Granddaughter Dresses Sexy”. The mother of a 13-year-old girl comments that “I think an important point is that different clothing are for different environments – hanging out with girlfriends in short shorts at a sleep over is different than wearing a push up bra that powers up […]
How to Make Music Important In Your Young Child’s Life
If you wish your child to develop further interest in music as an adult, you need to instill a love for music at an early age. Here are some tips to do this at home. Listen Just listen! As much as possible! Make listening to music a daily activity at any age. Have music play […]
Kefir Maple Cornmeal Cake
Are you looking for sweet and healthy delicious breakfast or dessert? Try this Maple Cornmeal Cake made with plain Kefir. The cake is super easy to make in the morning or perfect for a weekend brunch. The cake keeps well for a couple of days so it’s easy to make ahead of time. If you […]
The ABCs of Childcare- Options, Fit, Provider Relationships: Teleclass Re-cap
Finding the right nanny or babysitter is one of the most important decisions a family can make. We held a very important and informative teleclass last week, generously sponsored by UrbanSitter and expertly presented by Lynn Perkins, CEO of UrbanSitter. During the class, Lynn shared best practices on how and where to find great childcare, understanding […]
The Universal Language of Throwing a Ball
There seems to be a universal “language” – and it’s the simple act of throwing and/or kicking a ball. I was in Boston a few weeks ago, and my older son and I were having a catch with a football at Boston Common (I use the word “catch” loosely, as he was throwing it and […]