Chances are, you’ve got this whole childcare-in-the-city thing down to a science. Whether that childcare is 100% you, you’ve got a full-time live-in nanny or fall somewhere in between, your family’s no doubt found their groove – and families who are totally in-sync. But now you’re moving to suburbia and starting to think about what […]
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Tips to Eat, Drink and Be Merry – But HEALTHY – This Holiday Season
Ah, the holiday season. A time for traditions and entertainment, frivolity and fun. A time to let normal schedules slide and more than a few rules to be ignored. But when all the eggnog has been drunk and all the presents unwrapped, the best holiday memories are the ones you form with those around you […]
The Child Care Hack Series: What Do You Want From Mary Poppins?
Hi! I’m a former Manhattan nanny with 12 years’ experience, and I’m totally obsessed with the child care in a weird geeky way. My column is all about you the new parent, looking to go back to work after a long pregnancy and the birth of junior, or you, the mom who needs an extra […]
What To Do With All The Toys?
It’s holiday time again. What am I gonna do with all of the toys? I feel bad, but there is no more room. Oh yes, gifts are great, but then you end up with millions and millions and MILLIONS of them. OK, maybe not millions and millions, but a lot – and they take up […]
Breastfeeding Basics: What Moms Need to Know – Teleclass Re-cap
We recently held an informative and important teleclass for expectant and new moms, generously sponsored by Lansinoh and presented by Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) and nationally-renowned breastfeeding expert, Gina Ciagne. Gina covered such topics as preparing for breastfeeding before baby arrives, tips to overcome some of the most common breastfeeding issues – like engorgement and […]
Keeping Baby Safe This Holiday Season
If you’re like most families, your holiday calendar looks like you’ve started a new job, had three kids AND invited the entire extended family to stay over at your place for a month! It’s easy to get caught up in the craziness of the holiday season and throw caution to the wind, but when you […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: The Best Gift of All
Note: This is an unabridged version of a column I wrote for GRAND Magazine. There are gifts, and then, there are GIFTS. I refer to our recent 50th wedding anniversary as “the anniversary that keeps on giving.” First we took a Danube River cruise with 11 family members and friends. When my sister and her […]
Huge Holiday Giveaway from Mommybites!
Mommybites is thrilled to announce our HUGE Holiday Giveaway! ONE MOM will win over $1,000 in baby gear essentials – think gifts, stocking stuffers AND a few amazing things just for mom! Check out all these wonderful items and CLICK HERE TO ENTER TO WIN! Paper Culture Voucher for Holiday Cards ($300) Send holiday […]