I just finished planning my annual girls’ weekend with my college crew and saw this awesome article on “annual girls’ weekends” by Angie Frederickson, which truly resonated with me in so many ways! Here’s a snip of my favorite part: I cherish our girls’ weekends, no matter how infrequent, because they are the only time […]
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Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Grandmother Has Problems with Disobedient Grandchildren
I read and loved your response to the grandma with the undisciplined twin five-year-olds. I’m in a similar situation, except my “grandchildren” – who aren’t really my grandchildren – are 10 and 11. My husband and I have been married 33 years, and these two children are from our son’s significant other (they are not […]
Down to Basics with Baby: The 3 Toys You Need for Baby’s First Year
The concept of quality over quantity is quickly forgotten when expecting a new baby. Parents are showered with all kinds of toys that they simply do not need for baby’s first year. We all tend to over-complicate things. Why overwhelm yourself and baby with toys when it is simply unnecessary? A teether, rattle and two […]
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 […]
Mommybites Chit-Chat with Deena Blanchard, Post-Partum Mental Health Expert and Pediatrician
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 a mom to three boys, Nathan, 13, AJ, 5, and Davey, 18 months. I am also […]
Is Failure An Option?
The stress and anxiety that students and parents exhibit each day can significantly impact accomplishing large and small goals. Each day we rise with our motors running, knowing that each precious minute counts, and we believe we are ready to face the day. Each day we face deadlines, decisions and debacles that we need to […]
Twin Talk: Can My Twins Share a Crib?
Can My Twins Share A Crib? Yes – twins can share a crib in the beginning. Typically they are OK in the same crib for the first three months. If one or both of your twins are early rollers, then you will want to separate them sooner. **Crib safety reminder: no bumpers, pillows, blankets or […]
Gifted Programs 411: What they are and are they the right fit for your child? Teleclass Re-cap
For many children, gifted programs are a wonderful way to enhance a child’s learning and school experience, but many parents have questions about what a gifted program is, if a gifted program is right for their child, and what types of tests their child would need to take to get accepted into a gifted program. […]