I know people who spank, but there are so many studies that say no way, and it has really been in the news lately. I want to try other options but what? Time Out just isn’t working for us. I hear you. First let’s change the way we see discipline. Discipline is not about making […]
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Reconnect with Your Kids
It seems that modern-day parents have found a new nanny. It’s not the traditional nanny who helps a kid take a bath, tie his shoes or walk to school. It’s the cool nanny that keeps children entertained while they innocently tune out from the real world. You guessed it right. We are talking about those […]
Why Play is So Important
There has been so much researched and written about play, that I thought it would be a good idea to share some of the great resources on WHY children should play. Dr. David Elkind asserts, “If we encourage and facilitate children’s true play, we bequeath them an important and priceless gift, an album of joyous […]
Beyond a Will: 5 Legal Documents Every Parent Should Have – Teleclass Re-cap
It’s so important to understand what your family needs to have in place to make sure your children receive the best care and protection possible if misfortune hits. This week, we held a very important and informative teleclass about wills, trusts, guardianship designations, life insurance, estate taxes, and more -expertly presented by Attorney Shannon P. […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Guidelines for Planning Children’s Inheritances
Dear Readers, It is a pleasure to introduce you to my guest columnist, Coventry Edwards-Pitt. Covie offers practical guidance to grandparents who want to do right by their grandchildren when it comes to leaving them inheritances. Coventry Edwards-Pitt, CFA, CFP, is the Chief Wealth Advisory Officer at Ballentine Partners, a firm that specializes in providing […]
Taming Out-of-Line Behavior
My kid is mean to me. She yells at me, stomps her feet, even hits me. I know that she is tiny but it’s tough. I want to keep her spirit but not the nasty. When I hear situations such as this from clients, and even friends, I ask the parents, “Why does your child […]
You Know How to Diet… Do You Know How to Eat? Teleclass Re-cap
What you eat is only half the story of good nutrition. Who you are as an eater is the other half. This week, we held a truly illuminating teleclass with expert Mindy Gorman-Plutzer of The Freedom Promise, also our generous sponsor along with BuyBuy Baby, who will helped participants explore the thoughts that morph into […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Mother-in-Law Is Making Snide Comments about Daughter-in-Law’s Affair
A few months ago I had an affair with a guy who was an independent consultant on a project where I work. We often traveled together on business trips. When his wife found out, he removed himself from the project and we never communicated again. Having this affair was stupid and reckless, especially since my […]