Finding the right nanny or babysitter is one of the most important decisions a family can make. We held a very important and informative teleclass last week, generously sponsored by UrbanSitter and expertly presented by Lynn Perkins, CEO of UrbanSitter. During the class, Lynn shared best practices on how and where to find great childcare, understanding […]
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The Universal Language of Throwing a Ball
There seems to be a universal “language” – and it’s the simple act of throwing and/or kicking a ball. I was in Boston a few weeks ago, and my older son and I were having a catch with a football at Boston Common (I use the word “catch” loosely, as he was throwing it and […]
Have We Gotten Too Serious as Parents?
I think parenting has become way too serious. What do I mean by that? Well, it seems these days we are inundated with labels, an emphasis on getting our kids into the trendiest schools, and making sure they are “well-balanced” by filling the schedule with so many things. Sure, schedules are important; but sometimes we […]
Dr. Gramma Karen’s New Book
As many of you may know, my mom writes an awesome and super valuable column for Mommybites called, Ask Dr. Gramma Karen. In it she tackles all sorts of important questions related to parent-grandparent relationships, which are submitted by Mommybites readers. One of the reasons she has been so hugely popular within not only our […]
Planning Ahead to Make the Most of Summer Vacation
Ready or not, here it comes! Summer vacation is very quickly creeping upon parents all over the northern hemisphere. Being ready makes it easier, cheaper and more enjoyable for parents and children alike. Print out or find your June-July-August calendar pages and let’s get to work! First, take a look at your outside child care […]
Granddaughter Wants to Share Bedroom with Her Boyfriend
Our 19-year-old granddaughter Mindy is a college sophomore. She contacted my husband and me to ask if she could stay with us for a weekend while she attends a wedding in our city in a few months. We adore Mindy, and we’ve always had a wonderful relationship with her. We would love to have her […]
Baby Sleep During the Fourth Trimester: The Mysteries of Newborn Sleep
In my family sleep consulting practice, I often get calls from new parents asking about how to help their newborn sleep better. If I had the magical answer to that, I’d be a very rich person indeed! While newborns should dictate their own schedule, there are definitely ways in which you can begin to see […]
Breastfeeding Basics: Everything Moms Need to Know – Teleclass Re-Cap
This week, we held an important and highly engaging teleclass, generously sponsored by Lansinoh and expertly presented by Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), 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 milk supply concerns, preparing to return […]