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What happens when optimal caregiving is not addressed.

Posted on December 16, 2019July 13, 2022 by Mary Kay Keller

Parenting is the one role we play in our society with little to no experience or education. The reality is that we “expect” adults to know how to parent based solely on their own childhood experiences. This has been true since, well since the beginning of time. How can we update the technology every three…

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Grandma’s Reading Channel!

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Mary Kay Keller

Hello Readers, I am working up a blog post about Grandparents and their contributions in the lives of their grandchildren. There is a lot of controversy right now about grandparents rights to visit their grandchildren due to the prevalence of cut offs (being denied access to grandchildren). There are two sides to the story and…

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Why Infant Massage is the most cost effective parenting tool!

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Mary Kay Keller

Why Infant massage? from Dr. Mary Kay Keller Dr. Mary Kay KellerTEDxTallahassee 2015Book Today! http://astore.amazon.com/lifsjouagrass-20/detail/B005ELMC0Q

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I heard you! The most requested topic is here in my new E-Book!

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Mary Kay Keller

For more than 14 years I have been answering questions posed by parents and caregivers in regards to their babies, toddlers, children and teens. What was the #1 question most asked? Yes, it was how to get my baby, toddler, child or teen to go to bed on time! After posting the same answer for…

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Parenting Rewires the Brain!

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Mary Kay Keller

This is amazing! Children need all the love and nurturing we can give them! Click here to read the full article. Parenting Rewires Male Brain Cultures around the world have long assumed that women are hardwired to be mothers. But a new study suggests that caring for children awakens a parenting network in the brain—even…

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Ready to go!

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Mary Kay Keller

Dr. Mary Kay Keller Ready to teach Infant massage! Introducing Destiny, Metta, Jade and Rei. They are all ready to come to your home in person or via Skype. Infant massage helps everyone sleep better. Parents, caregivers, sibling, grandparents, everyone can learn to massage the babies! For more research on the many benefits stay tuned…

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It’s Grandparents day! My grandmother’s impact on my life changed everything!

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Mary Kay Keller

It is grandparents day and as I have a mere 8 days before I defend my dissertation I would like to share this amazing story of the impact my grandmother (little granny we called her because she was 4’10” tall) had on my life.  My grandfather died in 1982 and then my grandmother who had…

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What the research says about the role grandparents play in a child’s life!

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Mary Kay Keller

http://theattachedfamily.com/?p=164 The Vital Role of the Grandparent Grandchild Bond http://astore.amazon.com/lifsjouagrass-20/detail/B005ELMC0Q

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Grandchildren and Grandparents cutoffs!

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Mary Kay Keller

As times change so do parenting styles. There are many confusing issues with regards to boundaries and how grandchildren are raised. While it is not the place of a grandparent to tell their adult children how to raise their grandchildren it certainly is the law that if the children are in harm’s way to report…

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Five year old does not mind and won’t go to bed!

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Mary Kay Keller

Dear Kay, My 40 yr old divorced son and my 5 yr old grandchild are coming for 2 weeks to visit. This child’s bad behavior and my sons lack of being able to discipline her due to his ex-wife’s refusal caused the divorce. This child has for 3 years refused to do what anyone asks…

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