Sights, sounds, smells, tastes and touches are ever-present. And for most of us, this is not a problem. Our brains are wired to effectively receive and interpret this incredible amount of data and formulate appropriate responses to it, all in fractions of a second. Unfortunately, many children lack or struggle with this ability.
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Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Family Wants to Exclude Grandmother from Family Trip
Including grandparents on family vacations can be difficult with age. Check on Dr. Gramma Karen’s advice to a reader who wants their parent to stay home.

This Is How to Lose Weight after Having a Baby
One of the most challenging issues that comes up while expecting is navigating our baby weight gain. In the past we may have struggled with our weight, or have religiously been able to maintain our

This Is How to Get Your Kid Interested in Sports
Playing sports not only benefits your children physically, but also mentally trains them to be sharp and agile. Sadly, many children today spend much of their downtime playing on their computers or watching too much TV. Here are 5 ways on how to ignite your child’s interest in sports.

7 Strategies to Help an Anxious Child
As most kids prepare to return to in-person school in the fall, and as we navigate a gradual return to “normal” life after COVID, parents can help by mastering some strategies to help calm anxiety in their children.

How to Address Kids’ Learning Loss after Remote and Hybrid Schooling
Parents can help their kids catch up and get back on grade level after a year of online and hybrid learning by stepping away from screens and turning to hands-on opportunities this summer.

Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Grandparents Vacationing with Family
Vacationing with extended family can be rough. Check out Dr. Gramma Karen’s advice to one reader during their vacation with their grandkids.

Why You Should Give Your Nanny a Credit Card
Money is always a big issue. One thing that can make it less of one is for parents to give their nanny a credit card to use for all child- and home-related expenses. Nannies can use the credit card for anything pertaining to the child, or maybe food shopping, or to pick up a few things for the house.