With the new year come New Year’s resolutions, and many parents out there will be looking to teach their kids lessons on the art of good manners. Politeness and etiquette are essentially timeless, but some of our younger generation (and many adults!) are lacking basic manners. Here are a few ways parents can instill more […]
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Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: My Daughter-in-Law Insults Me by Cleaning My House
I’ve never had a particularly warm relationship with my daughter-in-law Bernice. She’s a bit of a cold fish. For example, when her mother died a few months ago, I never saw her shed a tear. Whenever I tried to talk with her about her mother’s illness and then her death, she made it clear she […]
Why Recess Is Essential to Child Development
Some of our best memories of grade school always start with that recess bell ringing. That joyful sound was letting our little minds know it was time to go outside and play. Unfortunately, in recent years, schools have waved goodbye to recess in favor of tightly packed academic schedules even at an elementary school level. […]
Tips for Driving with Kids in the Car
Let’s face it, even when you are driving alone in the car, it can be hard to focus – so is it any wonder that adding kids to the mix can make driving more challenging? Whether you’re breaking up a fight in the backseat or listening to loud conversations between siblings, you can easily have […]
Tips for Restorative Sleep
The importance of restorative sleep is crucial to get through our daily lives. Poor sleep can lead to obesity, stress, heart disease, poor judgment and many other negative effects. With most Americans suffering from sleep deprivation, this has become a huge problem for most of us. However, with the right habits and the right routine, […]
Critical Thinkers: How to Prioritize Education in the Home
Prioritizing education in the home is a huge factor in how your child will respond to school and homework. By focusing on your child’s long-term development, you can improve his or her overall ability to solve complex problems and excel in school and life. Rick Ackerly, the author of The Genius in Every Child, suggests […]
What to Look for When Moving to a New Area with Children
Choosing a new place to call home is never easy. It gets even more complicated when you throw little ones into the equation. The uncertainties that come along with a big move are only amplified when you aren’t able to answer some of the questions your kids are bound to have about their new town […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Helping the Gogos (Grandmothers) of Swaziland
Dear readers, In my September 13, 2015 column, my guest columnist was Hannah Laufer-Rottman, founder of Palms for Life, an organization dedicated to eradicating worldwide hunger and poverty. In that column Hannah talked about the important role the grandmothers, known as the Gogos, are playing in Swaziland, a country in Africa. (Gogo is an honorific […]