Studies have shown that the suicide rate among mothers in the first year after birth is actually lower than that of the general population. But because young women don’t die from other conditions very often, suicide ranks as one of the top causes of maternal death.
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How to Talk About Tragedies with Children
In the wake of the horrific shootings in Las Vegas – and because this (and other tragedies) are front and center in the news – we thought it might be helpful to share this article from our own Dr. Gramma Karen about how to talk with children about tragedies.
Back to School Travel Safety: Online class Re-cap
Does your child start school this year or is he/she getting ready to go back to school? Have you given thought to the drop off line at school or even carpooling and booster seats? This week is Child Passenger Safety Week!
The 10 Test Prep / Application Commandments
What follows are suggestions of how to navigate the test prep and application process for you and your child. There is no such thing as a perfected, uniform approach, but these tips can certainly act as a brief guide of how to help you maintain your sanity, and how to help students of all ages achieve their potential as applicants.
Things Your ‘Friend’ Should Know if Considering Divorce: Online Class Re-cap
Thinking about ending a marriage is difficult enough. But figuring out all the legal issues around that big decision can be overwhelming.
Feeding Your Baby with Confidence
We want your baby to get the best nutrition no matter what. Happy Family is proud to offer emotional and expert support as well as premium, organic products, so that every parent can give their baby the best nourishment they can – and feel good about it!
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Cold Daughter-in-Law Is Causing Problems for Grandparents
We get along very well with our granddaughters and our son. It’s our DIL who is cold as ice. We are just typical people who want to see our granddaughters over Skype, and learn what they are doing in school. We want to spend holidays and vacation time with them as often as possible, too. We don’t know what to do with the mother.
My Kid Cut Her Hair and I’m Freaking Out
MY KID CUT HER HAIR! She looks crazy. I am freaking out. I am so mad at her. I told her to stay that way, looking crazy with her half bangs. Am I wrong or is this not a big deal??? I cannot tell you HOW many times I have come across this “my-kid-cut-their-hair situation […]