By Sarah E. Visbeek, author of In the Trenches of Mommyhood In my Trenches, we have a strict family rule that we have managed to stick to (thus far!) regarding extracurricular activities and that is: One Activity Per Child Per Season. ONE. And only one. This just seems to work for my family. And here’s why: […]
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Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Reader’s Comment on Advice on Giving Unsolicited Advice
Dear Readers, My 9/21/11 column, “Advice for Giving Unsolicited Advice”, generated both a lot of emotion and e-mails, so in this column I want to share some of these e-mails, as well as my additional comments. One grandfather wrote: …I do not like the image of “walking on egg shells” when considering when an in-law […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Readers’ Comments on Advice for Giving Unsolicited Advice
Dear Readers, My 9/21/11 column, “Advice for Giving Unsolicited Advice”, generated both a lot of emotion and e-mails, so in this column I want to share some of these e-mails, as well as my additional comments. One grandfather wrote: …I do not like the image of “walking on egg shells” when considering when an in-law […]
Playground Etiquette
By Sarah Swymer of NYCParkHopper.com and SarahPoppins.com The New York City Parks Department posts a set of rules and regulations outside of each playground. The rules include “footwear must be worn at all times” and “no adults without the accompaniment of a child,” etc. These rules are thorough and useful and even if your little one can’t […]
Selecting Extracurricular Activities for Your Child
By Shnieka Johnson, museum educator, curriculum designer and independent consultant specializing in museums and schools Like many parents, the academic success of my child is a top priority (even though he is just a toddler). However, I know that my son is creative and active, and that his happiness and aspirations will likely depend upon his involvement […]
Green Parenting: Green Decor Q&A on Oct 5 at noon
By Elise Jones, blog editor Are you sprucing up your house a bit and wondering what products you should use? Or is it time for a major overhaul of your interior decor? Either way, you definitely want to join in our Q&A on Wednesday, October 5 at noon – 1 p.m. to learn more about […]
You Don’t Have to Live with a Picky Eater Anymore, Seminar Recap
This week we had a teleclass* about living with picky eaters and some easy solutions to get them to drop the picky and just become eaters. The class was lead by Dina Rose,** a food sociologist and mom. If you missed the class, please feel free to listen in again here. Here are some of […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen Don’t Call me Grandma
I have no children from my first marriage, but my second husband has two grown children from his first marriage. They are nice kids and I get along just fine with both of them. The daughter is expecting her first child in a few months, and she is very excited, as are we all. […]