For the first year of my son’s life Philip seemed to reach milestones at an early age. He rolled over at 5 weeks. He began crawling at 6 months, and he began walking at 9 months. Philip reaching these milestones quickly only confirmed what I already knew: I had the smartest and brightest child! I […]
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What I Do All Day
One of the biggest fights my husband and I ever had was when my son was a few weeks old. He came home from work one day and innocently asked if I was able to pick up the orange juice that he had asked me about that morning. I, of course, took this as him […]
New Fluoride Recommendations for Young Children
For children younger than 6 years of age, fluoride toothpaste use is effective in reducing caries. The evidence also shows that ingesting pea-sized amounts or more can lead to mild fluorosis. The new regimen is intended to maximize the caries-preventive benefits of fluoride while further reducing the risk of developing fluorosis when compared with […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Grandmother Is Too Generous
My mother and I never had any conflict at all about my two children (her grandchildren) until after my father died and she got a very small inheritance. Before that, she and my dad were generous with their gift giving at holidays and birthdays, and we all enjoyed it. But since my father died, she […]
Tweens, Teens and Social Anxiety Issues
Most teens get some anxiety about new situations and meeting new people. Some feel a heightened level of shyness when faced with these types of situations. Many wish they could stop worrying about what others think or not feel embarrassed in front of other people. For some teens and tweens, this anxiety can increase to […]
How to Love a Child
I came across this poem the other day, and loved it so much I just had to share: How to Really Love a Child by Sark Be there. Say yes as often as possible. Let them bang on pots and pans. If they’re crabby, put them in water. If they’re unlovable, love yourself. Realize how […]
Feeling Stuck: How Do I Prioritize?
My clients come to me feeling stressed and overwhelmed as they take on the juggling act of parenthood, career, marriage, etc. By nature, my superwomen/supermoms are do-ers and take on quite a bit – often stacking the plate with even more “to-dos” and responsibilities. Contradictory to achieving a balanced lifestyle, as moms, we simply have […]
Take the Chore Out of Chores
A Mommybites reader asked: When do I start my kids on chores? Is my toddler too young? Chores are, well, a chore. There is a yucky connotation when the word CHORE is even uttered. “Family jobs” seems a more appropriate moniker and it is one that I use and prefer, as it’s a job that […]