The first few months after the birth of a child can be exhilarating and petrifying. A difficult birth, struggling with breastfeeding, sleepless nights, and lots of self-doubt can make this period especially hard for a new mother. Here are 11 tips to help make life a little easier those first few months: REST Sleep when […]
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Twin Talk: Tandem vs. Double Wide Stroller
Which stroller is better for twins… double wide or tandem? This is a question I am frequently asked. As for the answer, it’s really a personal preference. Something to think about before purchasing your double stroller is lifestyle and location. A lot of the families that I work with, who live in the city, choose […]
The Child Care Hack Series: Finding Mary Poppins
Hi. My name is Jacalyn S. Burke and I’m your nanny geek. I’m not a geek who happens to be a nanny – I’m a former nanny with 12 years’ experience working in Manhattan, and I’m totally obsessed with child care in a weird geeky way. My column is all about you – the new […]
Root Canals for Children
Losing baby teeth is part of a child’s growth and development, but the premature loss of baby teeth can create a unique problem for your child. Premature tooth loss typically happens due to tooth decay and infection, and because your child’s tooth and jaw is not yet fully developed, this problem can result in the […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: DIL Always Giving In To Granddaughters’ Bad Behavior
Here is a question for you about what seems to be little, maybe no, discipline. I see my daughter-in-law succumbing to the tantrum and power plays of her aggressive 5-year-old, Donna, and her sweet 11-year-old, Carol. Most times my DIL’s succumbing is at the sacrifice of what she, or others, want to see happen. There […]
Mommybites Chit-Chat: Dr. Kristin Carothers, Clinical Psychologist at the Child Mind Institute
Mommybites Chit-Chat: Conversations with luminaries, entrepreneurs and influencers in the parenting world Tell us a little about you (your background, your job, what makes you tick or anything else you think our Mommybites moms will find interesting). I am Kristin Joy Carothers. I am the mother of Amir, a soon to be 6-month-old baby boy, […]
The Kinds of Moms You’ll Meet in Suburbia
Like every city neighborhood, every suburb is totally different than the next—different personality, different vibe, different expectations. You get the idea. But, despite their differences, there are a few mom types who seem to pop up no matter where you go. In every suburb we’ve ever seen, these moms always seem to be right there, […]
How to Keep Education Flowing “Outside” of the Classroom
It’s hard to sit still in a classroom all day, regardless of whether you’re 5, 15 or 50! While classroom learning has its place and its benefits, there’s much to be said for the value and joy to be found when you learn by exploring the world around you. That’s why it’s so important to […]