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The Nutella of Friendship
What better way to end the summer than by bumping into a good friend you haven’t seen in awhile? Plus, what’s more fun than bumping into this friend in a supermarket and peeking inside her basket only to find a totally random and totally fun array of items that exemplifies why this person is your friend? […]
Grandmother Angry about Gaining Two More Grandchildren
My son, who has custody of his two children (a girl and a boy), is going to marry a woman with two girls of her own. The four children are all between the ages of 9 and 12. My husband and I have been told that we must treat these two girls the same as […]
Keeping Your Kids Healthy and Fit During the School Year
Your child’s health is your first priority, and one of the best ways to keep her strong and active is with fitness programs designed for younger children. These programs are not intended to increase muscle mass or definition, but rather focus on teaching kids to how to use their energy in a beneficial manner. Childhood […]
The Benefits of Breastfeeding
Just recently, several friends and family members of mine had new babies, and it reminded me of how often new moms have questions regarding breastfeeding. Additionally, a lot of advice is given to new moms and often it may differ – adding to their questions and concerns. Whether you are a new mom or not, […]
Empowering You With Safe & Natural Alternatives – Maty’s Baby Ointment: S.O.S. Product Review
Review by Jessie J. Rubin There’s a lot of baby ointment out there – so what make’s Maty’s different? Well here’s what Maty’s founder, Carolyn Harrington (mother to daughter Maty – whom the company was named after), had to say: “Your baby’s skin produces oils that naturally protect them from microbial attacks that help keep them […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Grandson Ponders Leaving the Family Business
About 25 years ago our son, Randy, bought an assisted living residence. Over the years he has built this business into a successful chain of residences worth millions. It was always assumed his two sons (our grandsons) would join the family business. Eric, now 30, joined the company five years ago after graduating from college […]
What You Should Look for in a Day Care
As the summer is soon coming to a close, many new parents and parents-to-be are thinking about daycare for their baby. As a father of two and, at the time, having both my wife and I commute over an hour to work, choosing a daycare seemed like an impossible task. As I agree with those […]