If I tell you something, will you promise not to judge me? I had a professional photo shoot for our pet turtle named Squirtle. Don’t react yet! Here’s how it happened: I got a group email from my friend and professional photographer, Emily Dewan, asking if any of us wanted to volunteer to have her take […]
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White Bean Chocolate Chip Cookies
Do your kids love chocolate chip cookies? Do you want to add more fiber and protein to their diet? Try these white bean cookies and your kids will eat them up and get fiber and protein at the same time. These cookies are sweet, soft and “cakey”. Why combine beans in cookies? Well, I like […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Readers’ Comments on “Mother Wants Money from Grandparents for Kids’ Camp”
Many readers commented on my column, Mother Wants Money from Grandparents for Kids’ Camp. In general, the responses were of two types: (1) Personal reactions to the young mom who was considering asking her in-laws for money for her kids’ expensive camp program; (2) Grandparents sharing how they are currently helping their grandchildren financially. One […]
Special Attention For Special Needs Through Divorce
All children need love and support during divorce – that is not news to anyone. In order to address the needs of your child(ren) during your divorce, it is important to recognize that children with special learning, emotional and/or social needs generally experience their parents’ divorce differently than more typical children. This is not a […]
On the Move: Coping with Moving
As the end of the school year is upon us we think about summer fun, new adventures and change. Change? Yup. Summer and fall seem to bring about big life changes. Life changes like moving. Perhaps your family is the one on the move or your child’s friends are moving away. What do you do? Here are a […]
Your Child’s First Dental Visit
When is the ideal time for a child’s first visit to the dental office? It used to be three years of age when all the deciduous (baby) teeth were erupted in the mouth. More recently, the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the American Dental Association (ADA) and the American Academy of Pediatricians (AAP) recommend […]
Preventing Summer Injuries
It’s the end of the school year – a time to celebrate and enjoy long days of outdoor play. Unfortunately, more play sometimes results in more pains, strains, muscle pulls and playground and sports-related injuries. SafeKidsUSA found that 40 percent of all injuries occur at the beginning and the end of the school year – and […]
Episiotomy or Natural Tear: Understand the Difference, Benefits and Downsides
There are so many decisions to consider when approaching birth. Where should you deliver? With whom should you put your trust to give you care? Which interventions do you feel comfortable with and which ones would you like to avoid? While sorting through all these options, it can be easy to be overwhelmed by the […]