For my latest column in New York Family Magazine, I interviewed John Brandon, the founder of MyManny, on the growing manny trend in NYC. Below is a snippet from the article, but you can read my full interview here. Childcare: Manny-ing Up Why More Families Are Turning To Male Caregivers First, let’s just make it […]
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S.O.S. Product Review: Stepping Stories
*This is sponsored product review Review by Catherine Jarman For those hard-to-talk-about childhood situations, experiences and rituals, Stepping Stories provides lovely, developmentally appropriate, personalized children’s books that can be a powerful tool in the parental toolbox. Book subjects include the many milestones in a child’s life, such as going to the dentist/doctor, going to school, potty training, […]
Online Class Bonanza!
Dear Mommybites Moms, Since we have so many free online classes coming up (in fact, it’s a downright bonanza!), we thought we would put a little color on them, since it’s sometimes hard to know what they are about from the title alone. Breastfeeding Basics on 3/4 This class will provide tips to overcome some […]
Why Mannies Matter
I didn’t get into the Manny business to make a load of money. I saw a need, and I wanted to meet that need. It wasn’t attention that I was seeking for self gain, but rather I knew my story would help the word get out. I have found there were so many misconceptions about […]
What About Rewards?
So what do you think about rewards? I have friends who swear by charts and tokens and beads. I am not so sure. Thoughts? Here are the questions that I ask when folks bring up rewards: When do the rewards end? What happens when they do? Is your child making positive choices because he is […]
What You Say To A Child
A few weeks ago, I wrote about Ms. Lopez, Vidal and their inspiring story shared via Humans of New York. Since that time, they raised over 1 million dollars, gained national and international media coverage and were invited to the White House to meet with President Obama! As a mom and educator (I was a […]
Cold Weather Care
Whether it is walking to school or play dates or just walking to the car, it is so important to dress properly in the cold weather. This winter time of year, children can get quite cranky from being stuck indoors all day long, and it is fun to play outside when it snows; however, you […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Grandchildren Teaching Grandparents
This is an unabridged version of a column I wrote for GRAND Magazine. I hope you enjoy it! After watching her eight-year-old grandson, Mickey, stand-up paddle boarding (SUP), Grandma Lee commented that it sure looked like a fun thing to do. Mickey said, “Grandma Lee, I can teach you how to SUP.” And he did. […]