Seven years ago, when we both were working, my husband Hayden and I bought an expensive home in a pricey neighborhood, known for its excellent schools. We have two children, a six- and a four-year-old. After our younger child was born we decided I would stay home full time, so even though Hayden has a […]
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.
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Mother Feels Abandoned by Grown Daughter
I’m not sure if I should be upset, or even if there is anything I can do. My daughter has become seriously involved with a young man who is very close to his family. By “very close” I mean he still lives at home with his parents, grandparents, and siblings. They are all living together […]
This Is How I Bonded with My Daughter on Walks to School
On the last day of school, my daughter woke up early and bounced into my bedroom fully dressed and ready to go. By chance, she had chosen the very same top she had worn on the first day of school. In September, it looked more like a tunic, coming halfway down to her knees. Now, […]
How to Tell my Children Their Grandmother has Cancer
My mother-in-law, with whom my seven-year-old daughter and eight-year-old son are close, has just been diagnosed with lymphoma cancer. What advice do you have for what we tell them about their grandmother’s health situation? I want you to know how very sorry I am about your mother-in-law’s diagnosis. As a young parent, statistics indicate that […]
When the Older Sibling is Hurting the Baby
My child is hitting our 10 month old. I am trying to be understanding about this but he is 3 and big and I don’t want him to hurt the baby. What to do? Ahhhh, yes, sibling rivalry begins. It is tough to be the big sibling, with everyone fawning all over the baby, sigh. […]
This Is How to Find a Toddler Playgroup
When you are a new mother especially if this is your first baby you can feel overwhelmed by everything and have little time to figure out how to find playgroups for your baby especially if your friends do not have babies or toddlers close to your child’s age. Finding Playgroups in Your Area There are […]
This Is How to Avoid Being Disturbed by Your Kids on Date Night
Date nights should be a nice break for parents to recharge and enjoy each other’s company! Don’t feel bad about leaving the kids at home, and have fun.
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: An Interview with Deborah Zeigler
Check out Dr. Gramma Karen’s interview with her colleague, Deb Zeigler, a Gerontologist!