If you’re like most families, your holiday calendar looks like you’ve started a new job, had three kids AND invited the entire extended family to stay over at your place for a month! It’s easy to get caught up in the craziness of the holiday season and throw caution to the wind, but when you […]
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Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: The Best Gift of All
Note: This is an unabridged version of a column I wrote for GRAND Magazine. There are gifts, and then, there are GIFTS. I refer to our recent 50th wedding anniversary as “the anniversary that keeps on giving.” First we took a Danube River cruise with 11 family members and friends. When my sister and her […]
Huge Holiday Giveaway from Mommybites!
Mommybites is thrilled to announce our HUGE Holiday Giveaway! ONE MOM will win over $1,000 in baby gear essentials – think gifts, stocking stuffers AND a few amazing things just for mom! Check out all these wonderful items and CLICK HERE TO ENTER TO WIN! Paper Culture Voucher for Holiday Cards ($300) Send holiday […]
Healthy Child Healthy World: Prenatal and Baby – Teleclass Re-cap
We recently held a very important teleclass on the health and safety of your newborn, generously co-sponsored by The Honest Company, and expertly facilitated by Christopher Gavigan, Co-founder and Chief Purpose Officer of The Honest Company and well-known environmental health leader, author and speaker. During class, Christopher discussed topics such as how to prepare a healthy […]
Stress Free Holiday Family Travel Tips
The single biggest issue with kids and traveling during the holidays – or at any time, really – is the waiting. Waiting in line to board a train or airplane; waiting at an airport for the weather to clear; waiting at the destination point for Grandpa to pull up to the curb and pick everyone […]
The Importance of Nature in an Urban Environment: Teleclass Re-cap
We recently held an enlightening and important teleclass, expertly presented by Valentina Van Hise, Co-Founder of The Art Farm in The City – our generous sponsor – an eco-friendly and organic facility which teaches children about nature, animals and how to better care for our planet. Let’s face it – city kids aren’t rolling around in the […]
Pediatric Dental Bites: Teleclass Re-cap
We recently held a new and exciting teleclass hosted by Dr. Adam Silevitch, DMD, Partner at Lois A. Jackson, DDS, PC and Associates. Dr. Adam answered questions regarding your childrens’ teeth, from the basics to some “hot button” topics. In case you missed it, you can listen to the recorded teleclass here. Some of the […]
Time to Wake Up: Do We Overwork Our Kids?
It is 8 o’ clock in the evening on a Tuesday. A time when many people are putting their children to bed, preparing for the next work day. Homework is packed in bookbags, the children are reading a novel in their beds, awaiting lights out, having already showered and bathed. Lunch for the next day […]