Going on vacation with another family is a fun way for friends to create lifelong bonds between their children. But getting a group of little ones together comes with its share of stressors. We chatted with Michelle Felder, founder and CEO of Parenting Pathfinders, to get some advice for how to handle these types of group vacations.
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How to Foster a Love of Reading in Children
How do we foster a love of reading in our children? Dorie Reisman, founder of DylPop’s Book Shop, says incorporating books into your child’s bedtime routine is a good start, but it’s not the only way.

The 10 Best Eco-Friendly Baby Products
We’ve rounded up the 10 best eco-friendly baby products that are must-haves for every parent. Because being environmentally conscious means investing in sustainable, biodegradable, reusable, organic, and certified baby supplies.

How to Stay Calm During a Toddler Meltdown
When our toddlers melt down, it is so easy to find ourselves getting sucked into the collapse right alongside them. Here are 3 no-fail ways to stay calm during even the biggest meltdown.

3 Tips for Making Mom Friends
If you’re a new mom trying to make mom friends these three tips are for you.

Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: How to Assess Important Relationships
Use Dr. Gramma Karen’s relationship tool to assess any important relationship. The tool quickly pinpoints what is working in a relationship and what is not.

Why It’s OK to End Toxic Friendships
As a parent of a young child, you teach countless skills daily. But chances are that you aren’t spending enough time teaching your child how to set boundaries, especially when it comes to ending toxic relationships with friends. If this sounds like you, don’t feel bad, you’re not alone. As a life coach for women, […]

Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: More On ‘Is Santa Real?’
Dear Dr. Gramma Karen, Hello from the grandparents who contacted you nine years ago about how to answer the question, Is Santa Claus real? Danny is now 15 and Jessie is 12. We continue to be close to them and to spend lots of time with them. We saw that you reposted that column and […]