A few years ago, I had an interesting (but excellent) question asked to me by a mom. I was organizing a play date with my son (then six) with a new friend, and I had not yet met the mother. As we were on the phone planning the play date, she asked me if I […]
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Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Not Sure How to Handle a Bullying Situation
Dear Gramma Karen, I am a single mom with one daughter, Blanche, who is 11. She is a great kid! She’s a strong student, a solid athlete, has nice manners, and is well liked by her teachers and peers. The situation: Last week when I went to pick her up at the school playground, I […]
Hi Ho, Hi Ho, It’s Off to Camp We’ll Go!
The sun is shining. The birds are singing. School is almost over and kids are packing their things and getting ready to head off to sleep-away camp. This can be a very exciting time for both returning campers and for those going away for the first time. For returning campers, there have probably been lots […]
Banana Jam
Do you love bananas? Do you want to make a nice gift for your child’s teacher for the end of the year? Make banana jam! It is super easy to make and you need no equipment to make it (besides a saucepan). Bananas are healthy, easy to find and not expensive, which makes them an […]
S.O.S. Product Review: Ivy Kids Learning Kits
*This is sponsored product review Review by Anna Pryor If you’re looking for something educational and creative to do with your little one this summer, you may want to check out Ivy Kids Learning Kits. This is perfect for any child that will be starting PreK-3, PreK-4, or even Kindergarten in the Fall. Ivy Kids […]
Word of Mom
I know that I wrote a love letter about my Kindle a while back (don’t worry – the love still burns strong), but I have one major gripe: How is one supposed to snoop on what other people are reading if one cannot see the cover of others’ books!? Let’s say, for example, that one […]
Tips for Bringing Baby Home in Comfort and Harmony
This is the moment you’ve been planning for – your baby is finally home. But as much as you’ve looked forward to it, you’ve never done it before, so it certainly isn’t without its challenges. Here are a few tips to help you get your baby settled into his or her new home comfortably. When […]
Being Stuck: Your New Favorite Discipline Technique
Do you find yourself yelling at your kids, your blood pressure rising while truly considering putting them in a rocket and sending them to the moon? They love space, so it’s not all bad. You just want them to clean up their toys, go potty, put dishes in the sink, get dressed… Really, just put […]