“The Natural Cesarean” is a current trend being widely discussed. At first it may sound a little barbaric – natural surgery? But fortunately that is not what is meant with this shift in a surgical birth. Often, surgery consists of a cold, sterile, unfriendly environment, out of keeping with the warm, embracing, loving visions that […]
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Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: What Is Really Going On In That Parent-Grandparent Conflict?
Dr. Gramma Karen is on vacation; she will return on August 4. Meanwhile, we hope you enjoy an interview New York Family conducted with her, reprinted here with permission. What Is Really Going On In That Parent-Grandparent Conflict? By Chloe Rehfield Grandparent guru Dr. Karen Rancourt shares advice for achieving peace and harmony in […]
Choosing a New Home for You and Your Child
Having a new home can prove quite exciting. It’s also tempting to go for the first one you’ve fallen in love with. However, having some patience is going to go quite a long way in turning the home your purchase into a sanctuary. Apart from patience, you should also consider other factors as well. These […]
Campfires and S’mores
I have been obsessed with S’mores this summer (and even found yummy gluten free graham crackers that my son can have). I’ve been doing a little research lately and learned two fabulous tricks on how to create the perfect S’more. I apologize in advance if I’m a bit late to the party on these… Trick #1: Substitute […]
31 Days of Giveaways with Magic Beans
We’re so excited to announce, as Magic Beans’ featured partner, that they’re offering 31 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS! Celebrate Magic Beans’ Birthday with Mommybites. Save 7% off at mbeans.com. Plus – TODAY ONLY, enter to win a Bugaboo Cameleon in Shiny Chevron ($1194 value)! For details and to enter: mbeans.com/31days Like what you read? Sign up […]
Top 5 Organizing Tips for Parents
It’s certainly not easy to maintain an organized and immaculate home when you have little ones around. Running a household can get chaotic and overwhelming at times, and it may feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day. But ah, it’s all the action that makes parenting so exciting and fulfilling, isn’t it? Here […]
Let Dads Be Dads
When I talk to clients about their sleep goals for their family, I often hear from Mom some variation of this request: “I want anyone to be able to put my baby to sleep, not just me!” or “My husband really wants to help, but my baby will only let ME put him to sleep” or […]
How to Treat and Prevent Swimmer’s Ear
Ear infections are one of the leading reasons for doctor visits among children, and during the summer there is one type of infection in particular that accounts for a majority of the cases – swimmer’s ear. In fact, more than 40 percent of swimmer’s ear cases occur during the summer months. Swimmer’s ear, also called […]