This is an unabridged version of a column I wrote for GRAND Magazine. Summertime, for many families, means more time together for grandparents and grandchildren. To help grandparents increase the chances that these special times with their grandchildren are comfortable and happy for everyone, I compiled a list of communication showstoppers – that is, things […]
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This Is How to Handle the Postpartum Period
Being a new mom is extremely exciting and rewarding, but it also comes with it’s challenges. It can be confusing figuring out how to add the responsibility of caring for your child into your life, and you’re going to ask a million times over, am I doing this right? Here are some postpartum tips for helping new moms ease into the whirlwind of motherhood.
Davler Media-Parents Supports Opening Summer Camps at Maximum Safe Capacity
We at Davler Media-Parents (NYMetroParents, Staten Island Parent, Mommybites, and Mitzvah Market)—the New York metro area’s largest parent media company—strongly support the opening of local day, specialty, and overnight camps this summer at the maximum capacity possible while still remaining safe for children and camp staff. We believe… …that all children who want to go to […]
Do These 10 Things to Support Moms of Preemies
Parents of premature children have a lot on their plates. Support your preemie mom friends with these ten tips.
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: The Effects of 2020 on Relationships
2020 has been the year of evaluating relationships, new and old. Dr. Gramma Karen gives some inspiration for the year ahead with readers’ comments on how their relationships changed in 2020.
This Is How to Plan An Amazing First Family Camping Trip
Family vacations create a lifetime of memories in fun destinations. Many parents dream about sharing their love of camping with their children, which might be on your bucket list this year. Learn how to plan your first family camping trip so it goes off without a hitch.
How to Throw the Best Family Pizza Night
Quarantine and social distancing got your family down? It’s time to switch up your regular dinners and have a family pizza night! Your family will love this traditional American pastime. While it’s easy to just order a few pizzas from your local pizza shop, making them at home involves your entire family, and each family member can customize the pizza to their liking. Here’s how to throw the best family pizza night!
This Is How to Plan a Family Road Trip
During the holiday season each year, you probably spend most of your time planning. You have to think about what you’ll make for holiday dinners and what you’ll give to your friends and family. When you’re not putting up holiday decorations, you also might think about where you’re traveling this year. Many people around the […]