Nanny

Welcome nannies and parents! The relationship between a caregiver and a child can be one of the most important relationships for a child and one that parents often have the most questions about. Here you’ll find articles, videos and events on how to find a nanny, fostering a positive relationship between caregivers and children, improving the communication between caregivers and parents (and vice versa!) 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

Getting Rid of PMS

I’m sure you’re all super busy moms, coming to this site to find ways to make your life as a mom better. Well, what better way to improve your life than to feel better all month long? A lot of women I see in my clinics deal with PMS. They have a week or two each month where they are... read more

By: aimeeraupp, May 15, 2013
Filed Under: Grandparents , Healthy Living , Moms , Nanny

Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Everything Begins With a Story

Everything begins with a story . . . stories can help show the way – the way to transformation of consciousness – thinking in one way and now thinking in another way. Stories are psychological therapy . . . seeking harmony and balance through stories . . . Everything begins with a story.... read more

By: Dr. Karen Rancourt, May 14, 2013
Filed Under: Dads , Grandparents , Moms , Nanny

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

Get Your Kids to GO GREEN!

Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without. – New England proverb It’s never too early to start teaching your kids the importance of taking care of Mother Earth! You can start by setting a good example by doing the basics. You know, things like recycling, composting, conserving water... read more

By: carlyfauth, April 29, 2013
Filed Under: Big Kid , Dads , Grandparents , Healthy Living , Moms , Nanny , Preschool

A Twist On The Terrible Twos

So your child has turned two and has ideas of his own, and he expresses said ideas in FANTASTIC ways (yup, sarcasm). Do not fear, your sweet baby is not gone forever - perhaps for the next 25 minutes - but not forever. There are ways to quell the chaos of the Tenacious (note, not TERRIBLE)... read more

By: Brandi Davis, April 9, 2013
Filed Under: Baby , Dads , Moms , Nanny , Toddler

Mommybites Online

A few of you have asked how and why Mommybites decided to start online parenting classes. Below is a clip from an article about our online classes featured on Macaroni Kids that explains: For Mommybites co-founders, Laura Deutsch and Heather Ouida, it all started with a few simple questions:... read more