Dr. Gramma Karen is on vacation; she will return on August 4. Meanwhile, we hope you enjoy an interview New York Family conducted with her, reprinted here with permission. What Is Really Going On In That Parent-Grandparent Conflict? By Chloe Rehfield Grandparent guru Dr. Karen Rancourt shares advice for achieving peace and harmony in […]
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.
Sometimes Ya Just Gotta Say NO!!!
We want our kids to be joyful and care-free. We want them to experience all that life has to offer and we do not want to hold them back. And let’s be honest, sometimes we just can’t bear another tantrum. But ya still gotta do it. Even if it feels mean, or you don’t wanna, […]
It’s My Body And I’ll Hug If I Want To
“Grandma is leaving – give her a hug.” “Your aunt is here, go give her a kiss and a hug, don’t be rude.” This makes me cringe. Why do we feel that it is OK to make children touch or be touched by others, even when it’s not what they want? There is nothing rude […]
Let Dads Be Dads
When I talk to clients about their sleep goals for their family, I often hear from Mom some variation of this request: “I want anyone to be able to put my baby to sleep, not just me!” or “My husband really wants to help, but my baby will only let ME put him to sleep” or […]
Necessary Discipline vs. Keeping Children Happy
I want to discipline my child, but I don’t like how it feels. I don’t want to upset my child, but I know I have to start sometime Here is the secret to discipline: think about it as it is really meant to be. Discipline is meant to teach life lessons, to instill the idea […]
Go Insane with Joy
It’s been a while since I shared a real tear jerker of a video. But when I saw this one last week, I just had to share. I won’t give away too much, but have tissues ready when you watch it. Here’s to this awesome piece of advice said during the video: “When someone you […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Grandparents Want To Be Only with Their Well-Behaved Grandchild
I am wondering what you have to say about the following situation I was reading about. A mother describes her two children – a daughter, 7, who is polite, well mannered, easy to be around, and her 4-year-old son, who is sweet, but can be a bit of a handful with temper tantrums and defiant […]
S.O.S. Product Review: Spark Gift
*This is sponsored product review Review by Heather Wallock As the mother of two boys who is expecting a third boy, I am a little nervous about getting gifts that will not fit in my already very full home. I also have everything I could possibly need. So I was excited to review Spark Gift! The […]