Dear Readers, It is a pleasure to introduce you to my guest columnist, Coventry Edwards-Pitt. Covie offers practical guidance to grandparents who want to do right by their grandchildren when it comes to leaving them inheritances. Coventry Edwards-Pitt, CFA, CFP, is the Chief Wealth Advisory Officer at Ballentine Partners, a firm that specializes in providing […]
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Sh*tty Mom for All Seasons: Product Review
The authors of the New York Times–bestselling Sh*tty Mom: The Parenting Guide for the Rest of Us are back with advice for getting through the year – their way!
5 Ways To Promote Outdoor Exercise for Kids
Are your kids getting enough exercise? Children’s health organization Nemours recommends that children between ages 6 and 17 get a minimum of 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Spring, when the weather starts to warm up and kids find themselves itching to go outside, is an excellent time to encourage your kids to get […]
Taming Out-of-Line Behavior
My kid is mean to me. She yells at me, stomps her feet, even hits me. I know that she is tiny but it’s tough. I want to keep her spirit but not the nasty. When I hear situations such as this from clients, and even friends, I ask the parents, “Why does your child […]
You Know How to Diet… Do You Know How to Eat? Teleclass Re-cap
What you eat is only half the story of good nutrition. Who you are as an eater is the other half. This week, we held a truly illuminating teleclass with expert Mindy Gorman-Plutzer of The Freedom Promise, also our generous sponsor along with BuyBuy Baby, who will helped participants explore the thoughts that morph into […]
Hidden Dangers In Children’s Jewelry
As parents, we generally take our job very seriously. We research the safest car seats, baby proof the entire house, purchase organic foods, and strive to create optimal learning environments. For many of us, we have read and reread all the latest baby rearing guides in hopes to provide a better future for our children. […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Mother-in-Law Is Making Snide Comments about Daughter-in-Law’s Affair
A few months ago I had an affair with a guy who was an independent consultant on a project where I work. We often traveled together on business trips. When his wife found out, he removed himself from the project and we never communicated again. Having this affair was stupid and reckless, especially since my […]
Toddler Sleep Solutions: Teleclass Re-cap
For those parents interested in learning more about toddler sleep, we held a highly informative, helpful teleclass last week on toddler sleep solutions. Expertly presented by Janeen Hayward, child development expert, and generously sponsored by Happy Family and BuyBuy Baby, the class covered it all – from eliminating night wakings to consolidating naps. In case you missed it, you’ll find a […]