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.
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.


This Is How Parents Can Assess a Nanny/Baby Relationship
All mother’s who have a nanny are always concerned that their nanny and baby have an excellent relationship. There are signs and clues to knowing the quality of your baby’s relationship with her nanny.

This Is How to Talk to a Toddler about Losing a Nanny
No matter what your reason, you don’t need to over communicate the reason behind letting your nanny go.

Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Grandfather Bemoans Lack of Access to His Grandson
Having a relationship with your family while your beliefs are in stark contrast to theirs can be incredibly dividing. Here are some points to think about when having familial conflicts based on differing opinions.

7 Surprise Mother’s Day Gifts + Ideas
Happy almost Mother’s Day! This year deserves to be extra-special because moms are really going the distance logging endless hours in quarantine with kiddos or at essential work jobs. So it’s a great excuse to ask for what you really want from your family and give what you know your own mother deserves.

This Is How to Approach Talking with Your Kids about Death
There is no pain like that of losing a loved one, especially at a young age. After such a tragic loss, small children often experience a whirlwind of emotions for quite some time. They’re tremendously saddened, distraught, angry, and can have a lot of unanswered questions. As parents, what do we need to tell them about death and how should we approach the conversation?

Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Helping Our Daughter Cope with Grandmother’s Impending Death
Losing a grandparent is extremely tough for kids. Learn how to help your loved ones transition and accept this terrible situation.

Coparenting Done Right: Establishing Partnership
It is critical to patiently allow you and your partner to fall into the parenthood role in your own ways. First, it is important to identify each other’s strengths and weaknesses and delegate responsibilities accordingly.