This article explores what social anxiety looks like in children, and what parents can do to help their kids address the debilitating problem.
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Watch Your Language: Should Parents Censor Speech Around Children?
Explore how cursing around your children affects their development, and whether it actually damages their learning skills for the future.
What Is a Child Life Specialist?
Child life specialists are highly trained healthcare workers who are usually employed by hospitals. They work with children and their families to ease discomfort during hospital visits.
What to Consider Before Traveling With Your Nanny
Since 2006, the Mommybites’ mom-generated Nanny Boards have supported families in finding and relocating their beloved nannies. This article provides tips from an experienced nanny about how to best travel with your nanny and make the family trip a good experience—for all involved.
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Response to Excluding Grandmother From Trip
Read Dr. Gramma Karen’s response to comments on her recent article from last month about excluding a grandmother from a family trip to Disney.
How to Foster Positive Mental Health In Your Kids
Mental health is an important aspect of living a healthy life. Though your child may seem too young to struggle with mental health, it is never too early to foster positive thinking. Read on for tips on how to foster positive mental health in your kids.
5 Techniques for a Stressed-Out Parent
If you’re like most parents out there, you are probably in need of a vacation. Though that vacation may still be out of reach, there are a variety of ways in which you can practice some much-needed self-care, and decrease your stress levels. Here are a few tips and tricks you can try, in order to stress less and recharge your spirit.
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Granddaughter Does Not Thank Us For Our Gifts
Dr. Gramma Karen advises what to do when a grandchild lacks proper gift-receiving etiquette.