Note: This column was first posted on 11/16/11. It feels timely and relevant for 2016. I am dreading the annual Thanksgiving dinner with my husband’s family. My father-in-law (FIL) and his brother have strong and differing political opinions and they will inevitably end up having one of their shouting matches. It is so upsetting to […]
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Preventing Picky Eaters: Mealtime Success – Teleclass Re-cap
Picky eating is a common issue facing parents – so common that many of us just resign ourselves to it! But did you know there may be ways to prevent it? We recently held a teleclass, expertly facilitated by Amy Marlow, registered dietitian and mom of three, and generously sponsored by Happy Family and buybuyBABY, where participants learned […]
A New Mom’s Guide to Taking Care of Herself
The first few months after the birth of a child can be exhilarating and petrifying. A difficult birth, struggling with breastfeeding, sleepless nights, and lots of self-doubt can make this period especially hard for a new mother. Here are 11 tips to help make life a little easier those first few months: REST Sleep when […]
The Child Care Hack Series: Finding Mary Poppins
Hi. My name is Jacalyn S. Burke and I’m your nanny geek. I’m not a geek who happens to be a nanny – I’m a former nanny with 12 years’ experience working in Manhattan, and I’m totally obsessed with child care in a weird geeky way. My column is all about you – the new […]
Root Canals for Children
Losing baby teeth is part of a child’s growth and development, but the premature loss of baby teeth can create a unique problem for your child. Premature tooth loss typically happens due to tooth decay and infection, and because your child’s tooth and jaw is not yet fully developed, this problem can result in the […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: DIL Always Giving In To Granddaughters’ Bad Behavior
Here is a question for you about what seems to be little, maybe no, discipline. I see my daughter-in-law succumbing to the tantrum and power plays of her aggressive 5-year-old, Donna, and her sweet 11-year-old, Carol. Most times my DIL’s succumbing is at the sacrifice of what she, or others, want to see happen. There […]
Mommybites Chit-Chat: Dr. Kristin Carothers, Clinical Psychologist at the Child Mind Institute
Mommybites Chit-Chat: Conversations with luminaries, entrepreneurs and influencers in the parenting world Tell us a little about you (your background, your job, what makes you tick or anything else you think our Mommybites moms will find interesting). I am Kristin Joy Carothers. I am the mother of Amir, a soon to be 6-month-old baby boy, […]
The Kinds of Moms You’ll Meet in Suburbia
Like every city neighborhood, every suburb is totally different than the next—different personality, different vibe, different expectations. You get the idea. But, despite their differences, there are a few mom types who seem to pop up no matter where you go. In every suburb we’ve ever seen, these moms always seem to be right there, […]