With many New Yorkers unemployed due to the coronavirus pandemic, this holiday’s gifting will likely be smaller. Here’s how to manage your kids’ expectations.
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Here’s Hope for Your Picky Eater This Holiday Season
It’s hard to please those picky eaters, especially during the food-filled holidays. Never fear, check out some ways you can get your child involved in the food festivities!
How to Have Happy, Healthy, Heartburn-Free Holidays
We all want to eat, drink and be merry with our families during the holidays. Who cares if we have that extra glass of wine or that “I wish I hadn’t eaten it” late night helping of pumpkin cheese cake? Besides weight gain, many of us experience acid reflux, the regurgitation of stomach acid into […]
Telehealth for Infants, Toddlers, Teens, and Parents
Virtual visits are a game changer for new parents. There was a staggering 2,532% rise in telehealth services this year—and many of the new converts are parents of infants. This should come as no surprise: Virtual visits have taken the anxiety and risk out of taking your baby to the doctor. By eliminating travel and reducing cost, telehealth can feel like a miracle for new parents.
This Is How to Improve Your Relationship with Your Nanny
If you follow any of the ever-popular parenting boards or groups on social media sites, you’ve likely encountered more than one mother venting about her nanny. There seems to be a rise in the ideology that nannies must inherently be all-knowing, psychic, and micromanaged all at the same time. While in most cases this is […]
What is Parental Alienation? 10 Things to Watch For
In a divorce or separation, turning your child against your ex could have negative outcomes for you. Parental Alienation — turning your children against your ex — though maybe understandable, is never acceptable. Divorce can be traumatizing. Nearly every aspect of your life can change in a short amount of time—financial, emotional, social, and, of […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Interview with Adam Chiara on Media Literacy
Dr. Gramma Karen interviews Professor Chiara about media literacy, and how to develop yours!
Should You Get Your Kids a Pet for Christmas?
Getting for Christmas teaches children the importance of responsibility. Here are some tips to ensure your children and pets are happy and healthy together!