Family-centric hobbies can be really useful in fostering connection, teaching skills, and encouraging healthy pastimes. This article includes activity ideas that families can try together.
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Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Mother-in-Law and Daughter-in-Law Discord
Read about one reader’s contentious relationship with her daughter-in-law, and Dr. Gramma Karen’s advice for fostering better relationships and keeping the grandchildren in mind.
How Music Helps Infant and Toddler Development
Speech and language pathologists often emphasize music in therapy as a natural way to increase listening skills with infants, toddlers and preschoolers. This article explores why, and provides parents with a few activities they can try at home.
Thoughtful Gifts for New Moms after Birth
Whether you’re friends with a new mom, you know someone who is about to give birth or you’re simply looking to do research as your friend group expands, there are so many ways you can support a new mom after birth. If you’ve given birth before, you probably understand the need for support in this vulnerable time. However, if you haven’t and you want to support a loved one and help them feel good, you might be on the lookout for something thoughtful you can do.
Best Lakes Near NYC for Family Outings
While New York City has seemingly endless activities, it’s not exactly the best place to be when you want to spend time at the lake. Fortunately, you and your family don’t have to go far to discover some beautiful spots. Here are five lakes near the city that are ideal for a weekend trip.
The Challenges and Triumphs Raising Children on the Autism Spectrum
April is Autism Awareness Month. To celebrate it, Tracy-Ann Samuels shares lessons learned while raising a child on the autism spectrum, as well as silver linings from the pandemic that have enabled her to understand her son even more.
10 Tips for Staying In a Cabin with Kids
Child-friendly cabin vacations offer the opportunity to enjoy fun, adventurous activities surrounded by natural beauty and plenty of fresh air.
How to Create a Healthy, Non-Toxic Nursery
So you just found out that you are going to be a parent or a grandparent. Congratulations! Now starts the fun of readying the nursery for the new arrival. It’s hard to choose from the dizzying array of products you find, as you weigh price, functionality, space considerations, and need. But what about health? Is that even something you need to factor in as you make your decisions? Learn how to select safe, non-toxic products for your nursery and baby and which products to prioritize.