Big Kid

We know you probably hear this all the time, but don’t kids grow up so fast!? One minute you’re worrying that your baby will never sleep through the night and may very well go to school without being potty trained and the next minute, they’re all grown up (which brings it’s own set of challenges!). Don’t worry because here you’ll find articles, videos and events on fostering positive friendships, healthy eating habits, language and developmental delays, communicating with teachers, protecting your children from predators, reinforcing learning at home and more!

Helping Your Child Become A Better Listener: Teleclass Re-cap

In this teleclass with... read more

By: Heather Ouida, May 24, 2013
Filed Under: Big Kid , Dads , Healthy Living , Moms , Nanny , Preschool , Toddler

Talking To Children About Natural Disasters

A few years ago I interviewed child development expert, Marsha Greenberg, for NY Family Magazine on how to talk to our children about natural disasters and extreme weather. This conversation happened long before Hurricane Sandy and before the horrible tornadoes in Oklahoma. In light of the... read more

By: Heather Ouida, May 23, 2013
Filed Under: Big Kid , Dads , Grandparents , Moms , Nanny , Preschool , Toddler

Share Your Wish: Teaching Kids About Charity

I always marveled at people who started their own businesses - they could take a simple idea and turn it into what seems like an overnight success. I constantly come up with ideas, but they never really turn into anything. That could be because I never followed through… until now. Last... read more

By: rebeccaschleifer, May 22, 2013
Filed Under: Big Kid , Dads , Grandparents , Healthy Living , Moms , Preschool , Toddler

Fighting Against Bullying Through Friendship

Do you know how every once in a while you meet someone, and the chemistry is just instant? You know - the stars have aligned and you are destined to be friends? Hours of laughter, good conversations and fun lie ahead? Well, that is NOT Amy's and my story. Five years ago, I walked into a suburban... read more

By: Kelly Casaccio and Amy Orlando, May 21, 2013
Filed Under: Big Kid , Dads , Grandparents , Moms , Preschool

Processing the Special Needs Diagnosis

Every parent with a special needs child remembers the moment when they first heard their doctor’s diagnosis. Whether the specified disorder was “developmentally delayed,” “autistic,” or the ever-ambiguous “special needs,” the rush of emotions is powerful and immediate. Some are angry... read more

By: Shirael Pollack, May 20, 2013
Filed Under: Baby , Big Kid , Dads , Grandparents , Moms , Preschool , Toddler

Introducing Our New Healthy Living Co-Host: Mott's!

Just in time to get healthy for the summer, Mommybites is thrilled to announce our new co-host of our Healthy Living section – Mott's! As many of you may know, our Healthy Living section was created about a year ago and since then we have featured hundreds of articles, tips and resources on... read more

By: Jennifer Rojas, May 15, 2013
Filed Under: Baby , Big Kid , Dads , Healthy Living , Moms , Preschool , Toddler

How To Leave When You Want To (Almost)

Advice you never thought you'd need before having a kid... There you are, looking great, drink in hand, munching on some yummy something. You are having a wonderfully funny conversation with your friends. This is the fun night that you have been needing. Then your partner walks over and says,... read more

By: Brandi Davis, May 13, 2013
Filed Under: Big Kid , Dads , Grandparents , Moms , Nanny , Preschool , Toddler

Mother's Day Wishes

I saw this posted on Facebook by a fellow mom and thought I would share it in honor of Mother’s Day: What I Want for Mother’s Day Dear Children, Mother’s Day is coming up, and I thought I should tell you what I want. This way there’s no guilty panic or last minute purchasing of... read more