The parent-grandparent relationship is a tricky one. Read along as Dr. Gramma Karen investigates her own advice to discover the two-word key for healthy relationships for both parents and grandparents.
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7 Secrets To Start Your New Year Off Right
“New year, new me” may sound good in theory, but so many resolutions for the new year end in failure! Check out some ways you can be successful and realistic in your goals to make 2021 your best year ever!
5 Tips for Breastfeeding Success
While breastfeeding may come easy for some, it doesn’t for all moms. And no matter the journey or its length, nursing and pumping take tremendous amounts of time, energy and commitment. Here are five tips for successful breastfeeding to help aid you in the journey: Nurse as Soon as Possible After Birth. While nursing right […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Grandmother Is Denied Access to Her Grandchildren
I have not seen my grandkids for ten months. My son-in-law teases me, scolds me, and even assaulted me once by jerking an iPad from my hands. I emailed my daughter about it and she doesn’t believe me. He does it when she is not looking. My daughter ignores my emails. I am worried because […]
Approaching a New Year with Less Frustration
I want to head into the new year feeling less, well… MAD all of the time. I find myself frustrated and angry, and I do not want to parent this way. I get this. The new year always brings about self-reflection. This is a great question and many will probably want to follow in your […]
These Are Some Fun Anniversary Ideas with Kids
When you first met your significant other, you probably spent a lot of time finding new ways to have fun together. There were endless opportunities for dates, long talks and adventures just for the two of you. Once you have kids, those opportunities get much more limited. Instead of going to wine tastings and new […]
How to Help Your Child Give a Gift to a Co-Parent
In my 8 years as a co-parent, I’ve found that caring for children between two households requires my ex-husband and me to mind lots of details. A shared parenting agreement helps manage the logistics, including who pays for what and where the children will live at different times, including holidays. But what such agreements typically […]
Make These 7 Nutrition Swaps to End the Year Healthy
Thinking of making a change to your diet for this year’s resolution? Try these easy nutrition swaps now to eat well and still get the best tastes.