What’s the story with tummy time? I know I’m supposed to do it but my baby hates it! Is it really important? Great question! I hear this one a lot, since no one wants to see a baby uncomfortable. That said, yes, tummy time is as important as “they” say. The Back to Sleep campaign began […]
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Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Advice for Interacting with Adolescents
Of late, my wife and I have been trying to understand and be better prepared to deal with our adolescent children’s behavior, especially our 15-year-old son’s changing and often-inexplicable behavior. Fortunately for us, we came across the work of Daniel Siegel, M.D. After watching some of his YouTube presentations and reading his book Brainstorm, it […]
What Resolutions?
So, the ball in Times Square dropped and everyone drank a little champagne or sparkling cider. Now that the holidays are over and 2014 has begun, we can sweep up the confetti, put away the party hats, and get back to a sense of peaceful order. Kids back to school, folks back to work, and […]
Vaginal Exams: When to get them and what do they mean?
My doctor said I am 1 cm dilated. Does that mean I should expect to go into labor any moment? I am regularly approached with this question. The answer is very simple – No. Many women can walk around for weeks with their cervix slightly dilated. This is not necessarily an indicator of the onset of […]
Telling Young Children About Divorce
Children of all ages are usually aware of serious conflict between their parents. Even very young children experience tension in the home and know that Mommy and Daddy have been yelling at each other or sleeping in different rooms. But despite their awareness that things are rocky, few kids are prepared for the finality of […]
New Year Resolutions For Better Parenting
Put the smart phone away. Interact with your child! If you are a parent of a young child, you need to spend time with him BEFORE he is old enough to work with technology. Model for your children quality time spent as a family. Set the smart phone and the computer away. Have a quiet dinner […]
Ask Amanda: Turning Car Trips Into Educational Adventures
Q: With school vacations and cold, wintery days upon us, we take lots of car trips. What is the most engaging way to turn a boring weekend, long car ride or snowy day into a literacy filled educational adventure? Amanda’s answer: There are endless ways to turn any of these situations into an adventure. All […]
Grandfather Wants to Keep Advanced Disease from His Family
My husband Carl was just diagnosed with a serious disease and has been told he probably will not live beyond 18 months or so. He has opted for no treatment, no experimental drugs. He said he wants to enjoy whatever time he has left and will just focus on pain management. His doctors are supportive. […]