If one thing is true, it’s that being a new mom-to-be is one of the most overwhelming periods in your life, and you’re bound to make some mistakes along the way. The good news is, you won’t be the first person to mess up. Take note of these five common mistakes women make during their first pregnancy so you can have a healthy pregnancy.
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This Is How to Find the Best Private Schools in NYC
Since the pandemic, some private schools have seen an increase in applicants, especially those schools offering in-person learning, while other schools have seen a decrease as residents leave the city or face financial challenges. Parents may find new opportunities for their children to top Manhattan private schools during this time. For Brooklyn parents, the population […]
How to Support Your Child’s Social Skills While Quarantined
Without in-person school and being constantly surrounded by peers, your child’s social skills might be falling behind. Here are some tips for building those skills during the pandemic.
These Are the Common Causes of Headaches in Children
When your child is crying over a headache, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and frightened. Many parents instantly start thinking something is seriously wrong when their child is holding his or her head and crying, but the good news for worried parents is that most childhood headaches have fairly straightforward causes. While you seek relief […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Explaining “How Could You Vote That Way?”
With the results of the recent presidential election finalized, many find themselves baffled as to how one candidate could receive so many votes. Dr. Gramma Karen has some insight into these voting decisions with what she calls the “Yeah…but…” phenomenon.
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Grandparents Question Participation Trophies
Our grandchildren (grade-school age) have started playing sports. We are wondering about the phenomena of giving every child a trophy, no matter the outcome of his/her season. To us, it seems like an idea that doesn’t help children deal with defeat, the value of practice and trying again, hard work and teamwork – in other […]
A Guide to Choosing an International School
Choosing the right school for your kids can be nerve-racking—whether you’re just moving to New York City or trying to figure out your family’s educational path. Even though our children live in a digitally connected world, they can still feel disconnected and out of place. An international school can be the perfect place to hone […]
What to Discuss with Your Kids before Their Peers Do
Parenting is so fast-paced that we seldom have time to plan or act in advance. We often plan to discuss important subjects with our kids, but sometimes we’re too late, and our kids learn all the wrong things from all the wrong people. These are subjects that you should discuss with your children before their […]