1 in 3 American children now has allergies, autism, ADHD or asthma. This staggering statistic makes it difficult to ignore the role that additives in our food supply are having on our health. Busy moms may be wondering how it would be possible to make significant changes in your family’s kitchen – especially with limited […]
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Reclaiming Your Inner Zen in the Beautiful Chaos of Motherhood: Teleclass Re-cap
Motherhood is the most wonderful, wild, unpredictable adventure! Filled with highs, lows, peaks and valleys, it’s bound to throw even the most relaxed moms for a loop. If you ever feel overwhelmed, know this: you’re NOT alone. What if you could make a quick modification to your daily routine and skyrocket your confidence, happiness and […]
Finding Your Tribe
It’s no secret that I am a TV junkie. One of my favorite TV writers is Shonda Rhimes -who, in my opinion, is transforming television. Those of you who saw Scandal‘s “The Lawn Chair” episode may agree. Which is why I absolutely loved her acceptance speech at the Human Rights Campaign Gala. Here is her […]
Music Matters- Learning for the Hearts & Minds of Young Children: Teleclass Re-Cap
We hear a lot about why music is good for children, particularly in terms of its impact on later academic achievement. Why does music matter? Does Mozart make you smarter in the short and long term? What are the many benefits of a musical life from birth? Last week, we held a highly informative and […]
Mommy Pick-Me-Ups
A Busy Mommy’s inner thoughts: “What time is it? What day is it? I’m so tired! Oh no the baby is crying! Where’s his blankey? What am I making for dinner? Did I shower today? How about yesterday? I think this shirt has spit up on it… Oh well. Where’s my brush? Forget it. I’ll […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Grandparents and Their Grown Children’s Divorce
Dear readers, This is an unabridged column I wrote for GRAND Magazine. With a 40 percent divorce rate in this country, many grandparents will witness the divorce of their grown children. Having been witness to signs that their grown child’s marriage was in trouble, some grandparents will not be surprised at the news of the […]
Keeping Your Child In Bed So That You Can Stay In Yours
It’s 2 AM. Do you know where your three-year-old is? That’s easy. She’s standing next to your bed. Sound familiar? Also a wee bit terrifying. I recently did a post on why keeping your little one in a crib for as long as possible is the way to go, for many reasons. But the fact […]
Fever: The Facts and What to Know
Fever can happen at any time of year and is especially common this time of year. Parents all know that feeling of hearing their child cry and touching their warm skin when they have a fever. Most parents worry when their child has a fever; however, a fever in of itself is actually a good […]