Dear Readers, The holiday season means the coming together of family and friends, many of whom we haven’t seen in a while, many of whom may be dealing with illnesses and diseases. A constant fear is saying the wrong or inappropriate thing to someone who is facing a medical challenge. A reader sent me a […]
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Night Frights
My child is beginning to get frightened at night, monsters and all, and is having trouble sleeping (so, of course, so am I – YAWN). What to do? Yes, yes, right on time. That time when children have a wonderful imagination, but also lack a firm grasp on what is real and what is not […]
Fostering a Love of Reading
A few weeks ago, I wrote about how much my tween son loves to read, and how we now enjoy reading the same books (thank you, Katniss Everdeen). Many of you have asked me how my son’s love of reading began and evolved. To be honest, I think a lot of it is just his […]
Holiday Travel Planning and Safety for Babies & Toddlers: Teleclass Re-cap
The holidays are almost here and that means many families are getting ready to hit the road or skies for family trips! Parents often wonder how to better install car seats in their own cars, as well as when traveling in rentals cars, taxis and planes. Last week, we held a very important teleclass, generously […]
Raising a Connected Father
This text really feels special to me since it’s one of the main breakthroughs I’ve had since becoming a mother. Before I begin, I want to say that although we are a wife-husband type of family, it might feel familiar in a family of a different configuration. Or even better, this problem might not happen […]
Dreading the Dentist
As I’ve gotten older, I have dreaded going to the dentist more and more. I’m not sure why (maybe yet another joy of turning 40 is developing sensitive teeth?). I know that I should feel very lucky to live in a country with outstanding dental care, but having said that, I would be lying if […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Gift Ideas for the Grandchildren
As the holidays approach grandparents begin to think of gifts for the grandchildren, typically something material. All well and good, but giving events and experiences as gifts can be an incredibly enriching and valuable alternative. Think how excited a grandchild will be to learn that as a holiday gift Grandma and Grandpa are taking her […]
Making Every Day Parenting Fun
Being a parent these days is made more challenging with distractions here and there. Gone are the days when parents have to call out, “Come in now – it’s time for dinner!” Chances are, kids are not outside playing, but locked inside their rooms playing online games or downloading the latest TV series with headphones […]