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Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Afterthoughts on the Column, “Our Granddaughter Was Stillborn”

Posted on 10-16-1810-16-18 by Dr. Karen Rancourt

Dear readers,
Soon after my Ask Dr. Gramma column “Our Daughter Was Stillborn” was posted, I received this e-mail from a reader:

“As always you provide clarification and a ton of resources. However as tough as it is, the grandparents need to find a way to respect the wishes of the parents. If they are expected to read certain books they must find a way to comply or come to an honest agreement with the parents on how to deal with situation. A thorny but important issue was left out of your answer.”

Encouraging Self Care in Your Kids

Posted on 10-15-184-06-21 by The Team at Jumo Health

Oftentimes when we think of self care we think of adults; managing work, taking care of families and everything in between that occurs as our lives mature and evolve. However, children are not exempt from stressors of their own, and they too benefit significantly from self care. As parents, it’s vital to teach our children practical ways to cope with stress and other emotions for a healthy mental well-being that will follow kids into adulthood.

Being a Parent with a Benzodiazepine Addiction

Posted on 10-09-1810-15-18 by Daniel Factor

When benzodiazepines were first introduced more than fifty years ago, they were seen as a safer alternative to barbiturates and other forms of sedatives that were known for being very dangerous and addictive. Benzodiazepines simply seemed to be less toxic and less likely to cause a dependence; at least a serious case of dependence.

7 Reasons To Make Weightlifting a Family Activity

Posted on 10-05-189-30-18 by Nicholas Rizzo

Exercise will be something I work to make a fun family activity. But more specifically, I want weightlifting to be something that we as a family do.

23 Scientific Reasons to Celebrate Babywearing

Posted on 10-05-1810-05-18 by Neve Spicer

This week is a celebration, but don’t feel bad if you’re not sure why. After all, International Babywearing Week is not as well-known as Christmas or even St. Patrick’s Day.

Teach Me at My Own Pace: How Emergent Curriculum Benefits Your Child Momcast Re-cap

Posted on 10-01-1810-01-18 by Hillary Perlman, Brand & Events Editor

Bright Horizons NYC provides children with intentional guidance and rich experiences to build up their individual strengths and talents. Mommybites was lucky to sit down and speak with Bright Horizons’ Hudson Yards Executive Director, Ean Gensler to discuss today’s hottest teaching style: Child Emergent Curriculum (CEC).

Organic Lunches to Pack for Your Children this School Year

Posted on 9-28-189-28-18 by Kacey Bradley

At home, you’re meticulous about what you feed yourself and your children. The same should apply to their school lunches, no matter how much you detest the task of prepping meals and popping them into brown paper bags. Don’t worry, you’re not alone — we all dread it.

Album Review: “Ready or Not!” by The Not-Its!

Posted on 9-27-182-15-19 by Margaret Rothfus

For the musically inclined, parents should be paying attention to what their little ones listen to because it is critical to a young mind’s development. “Ready or Not!,” the latest album from The Not-Its! and released on Sept. 21, displays positive and relatable themes to children through an indie, or rather, “kindie,” sound.