There is a lot of confusion and uncertainty surrounding Covid-19 in the news today. Here are Dr. Gramma Karen’s thoughts on ventilators and the importance of healthy discussions in this tumultuous time.
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Getting Toddlers to Sleep and Developing Health Sleep Patterns
Getting a toddler to sleep can be so tricky! The thing that no one warns us new parents about is – that once we finally get our infants to sleep through the night, that does not mean that our sleepless nights are over.
These Are the Best Virtual Happy Hour Ideas for Moms
Everybody needs a break sometimes, but that’s become more complicated with social distancing. Most of the time, your family members are home with you, which means you’re always in mom-mode. Being there for your kids sometimes requires putting your needs second, but you don’t have to feel stretched thin much longer. Once your kids are […]
25 Ways to Recreate Classic Summer Experiences at Home
Summer is finally here! While this isn’t the summer we were expecting to have, there are still some ways we can make sure it’s a special one. Here are some great ideas to make summer feel ‘summer-y,’ even though we’re still at home.
What Shots Does My Baby Receive and When?
There are certain basic immunizations that all children receive but each state has its own requirements, which may vary state to state. The following is the recommended immunization schedule for children in the United States:
These Are the Best Companies for Working Moms in NYC
Whether you’re a working momma looking to make a change, or you’re a SAHM thinking of returning to work, maneuvering the career boards can be daunting. Like close-the-job-boards-tab-and-do-some-Pinterest-instead, kind of daunting. It’s stressful enough trying to find the perfect career choice, but when you add a family to the mix, stress levels can grow monumentally. […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Talking with Teenagers about Grandfather’s Illness
I am devastated. My dad has just been diagnosed with a serious case of prostate cancer. He is 70, but has always had excellent health and the vibrancy of a much younger man. I am a single mom with two children. My elder child, almost 18, is in his last year of high school and […]
Postpartum Symptoms No One Tells You About
Every new mom experiences some postpartum symptoms. Here are a few challenges you might face, and some tips for getting through them!