If your eldest child is just a few years old, it’s hard to imagine a life where they’re not continually by your side. You’ve carried them in the womb, delivered them, held them, fed them, nurtured them, and been with them for every step of their life so far. But then, suddenly, one day you […]
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These Are the 5 Best Acting Classes for Kids in NYC
It is never too early to introduce our children to the world of theater and what better city in which to do it than NYC! These classes provide our little ones with incredible learning experiences that intertwine acting, storytelling, writing, and improvisation. These 5 children’s acting classes allow kids to explore their imagination, which in turn […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Grandfather Is a Baby Hog
Dr. Gramma Karen tackles the problem of what to do when one grandparent is a baby hog, leaving little baby time for the other grandparents.
Back-to-School Lunch Ideas: How to Pack Lunches Like a Pro
Packing lunches and snacks can often go last on the list of back-to-school preparation, but they are vital to helping kids thrive at school. Including your kids in back-to-school preparations as much as possible will help them, and you, mentally prepare. One way to do that is to brainstorm school lunch ideas with your kids, […]
Is Your Toddler Exceptional? Here Are the Signs of a Gifted Child
Have you often found yourself wondering, “Is my baby gifted?” Village East Gifted compiled a list, included in this article, of common characteristics of giftedness observed by parents with babies and toddlers between 1 day old and 2 years of age.
Three Road Trip Travel Tips for Single-Parent Travel
If you’re a newly single parent and you’re taking a road trip with your children this season, it may feel like a very daunting task lies ahead. With so many ways for the trip to fail miserably, a fun vacation for the family could easily turn into a stressful experience if you haven’t planned accordingly. […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Stepmom Having Difficulty Getting Help for Her Stepson
Dear Dr. Gramma Karen, I have concerns about my stepson’s cognitive awareness and abilities. Michael, who is three and a half years old, favors certain toys (hot wheels, spinning/flicking wheels), he rocks back and forth throughout the day, and we have a hard time getting him to eat, especially meat and grains. He runs on […]
These Are the Best Things to Do in the Berkshires with Kids
If you’re looking for a last-minute summer getaway, or planning ahead for fall, add the Berkshires to your list. Three hours is all it takes to drive from NYC to the Berkshires, and when kids realize that the best things to do in the Berkshires include eating the ice cream, they will be all in!