Today more than ever, we live on fast and processed food. We get caught up in the convenience, the simplicity, the ease, the attractiveness and tend to easily disregard the nutritional value and the hidden dangers that go with all of these. From evil fast food to some “healthy” foods, to juices or candies, to […]
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!
Changing The World On A Bus
Scout’s honor – the story I am about to tell you is true. I was on the crosstown bus last week with my younger son. The bus was crowded and hot. Everyone (including me) was grumpy. The woman next to me was annoyed that I kept bumping her with my bag and the man near […]
Little Pea
Little Pea (for ages 3 and up) by Amy Krouse Rosenthal is a funny, simple and sweet book to read during mealtime. This picture book is about a young pea who wants to grow up to be a big and strong pea like his daddy. In this silly story, what Little Pea needs to grow […]
Preparing Your Child For Minor Surgery
Be it tubes or tonsils, cyst, hernia or un-descended testicles, it isn’t rare to find yourself accompanying your child to some sort of procedure, somewhere along the way. While undoubtedly a scary time, it is of utmost importance to your child that you remain collected and organized. Do your best to make sure that your […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Helping a Grandchild Deal with the Death of a Pet
My son, Mark, and his wife, Angela, are parents to our granddaughter, Cindy, age six. My husband and I live near them and we spend a lot of wonderful time together. We all get along just fine, but I do see a situation brewing that is of concern to my husband and me. Mark and […]
Summer Beach Bag Essentials
Summer is officially here, which has vacationers ready to head to the beach to catch some rays and waves. Whether it’s a family trip to the beach or parents sending their kids to spend the day by the shore, lake or pool, there are several must-have items that should be in every beach bag before […]
Helping Your Child Become A Better Listener: Teleclass Re-cap
In this teleclass with expert Lois Kam Heymann, we discussed the importance of listening skills in every child’s development and the steps we can take to help children become better listeners for academic and social success. The issues addressed apply to children of all ages who have typical (or normal) hearing, hearing loss or an […]
Talking To Children About Natural Disasters
A few years ago I interviewed child development expert, Marsha Greenberg, for NY Family Magazine on how to talk to our children about natural disasters and extreme weather. This conversation happened long before Hurricane Sandy and before the horrible tornadoes in Oklahoma. In light of the tragedy this week in Oklahoma, I thought I would share […]