Should I Get Her a Smartphone?
Dear Nana: My 9-year-old wants a cell phone. Most of her friends already have one. Should I give in and get her one for Christmas? – But Everyone Has One Dear But Everyone Has One: That’s a tough question for many families and it may seem easy to give in just because “everyone else is […]
Carts and Shoppers and Cars, oh, my!
Dear Nana: I took my grandson to Target the other day and getting out of the store and back to the car was a nightmare! The parking lot was full of people with carts and drivers who weren’t paying attention. Making the trek to the cart return and back to the car with him was […]
I JUST want to make dinner. How do I keep her busy?
Dear Nana: How do you keep your toddler occupied while making dinner when a busy box doesn’t work? — Hangry in Harrisburg Dear Hangry in Harrisburg: First, know that this is one of THE most challenging things for a mom! Of course there is the old Tupperware cabinet trick (you open the door and let […]
How do I cure “cell-itis”?
Dear Nana: How do you engage a 7-year-old in activities when she just wants to play on her phone with her friends? – Frustrated in Franklin Dear Frustrated in Franklin: I know how you feel! I’ve had that struggle with my niece. It began during the COVID pandemic so I let it go at first, […]
