I wrote to you last year about favoritism occurring in my husband’s family – his parents showing a preference for their other grandchildren over our two boys. We took your advice and spoke to his parents about a few of the issues we noticed. They were very appreciative for the information and accepted it, but […]
Tag: Relationships
We all need human connection, although we don’t always do our best to cultivate and foster the relationships we value so much. Stable relationships form in infancy. A child’s earliest relationships with caregivers and family members shape her future connections. Read from the Mommybites Relationships archive. From advice for new moms, to marital relations, to relationships within an extended family, you’re sure to find something beneficial.
New Year, New Manners: Teaching The Modern Day Child About Etiquette
With the new year come New Year’s resolutions, and many parents out there will be looking to teach their kids lessons on the art of good manners. Politeness and etiquette are essentially timeless, but some of our younger generation (and many adults!) are lacking basic manners. Here are a few ways parents can instill more […]
Critical Thinkers: How to Prioritize Education in the Home
Prioritizing education in the home is a huge factor in how your child will respond to school and homework. By focusing on your child’s long-term development, you can improve his or her overall ability to solve complex problems and excel in school and life. Rick Ackerly, the author of The Genius in Every Child, suggests […]
What to Look for When Moving to a New Area with Children
Choosing a new place to call home is never easy. It gets even more complicated when you throw little ones into the equation. The uncertainties that come along with a big move are only amplified when you aren’t able to answer some of the questions your kids are bound to have about their new town […]
Winning: Is it Really All About the Medal?
Checking out the social media pages over this past weekend, I was so impressed and happy to see how successful my friends children are at the sports they play. Whether it be basketball tournaments, soccer, roller hockey or ice hockey, these kids are all superstars. So many of them wore medals around their necks, made […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Helping the Gogos (Grandmothers) of Swaziland
Dear readers, In my September 13, 2015 column, my guest columnist was Hannah Laufer-Rottman, founder of Palms for Life, an organization dedicated to eradicating worldwide hunger and poverty. In that column Hannah talked about the important role the grandmothers, known as the Gogos, are playing in Swaziland, a country in Africa. (Gogo is an honorific […]
Twin Talk: Finding a Baby Nurse
You’re having twins. You’re feeling overwhelmed. You think you will need help. Hire a full- time baby nurse, right? Maybe. A baby nurse can be a wonderful way to transition into motherhood. By having the right baby nurse you will have help with scheduling, feeding, and bathing – and you will be able to get […]
Tips to Eat, Drink and Be Merry – But HEALTHY – This Holiday Season
Ah, the holiday season. A time for traditions and entertainment, frivolity and fun. A time to let normal schedules slide and more than a few rules to be ignored. But when all the eggnog has been drunk and all the presents unwrapped, the best holiday memories are the ones you form with those around you […]