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

In this teleclass with expert Lois Kam Heymann, we discussed the importance of listening skills in every child’s development and the steps we can take to help children become better listeners for academic and social success. The issues addressed apply to children of all ages who have typical (or normal) hearing, hearing loss or an auditory processing disorder. For those of you who missed it, you can hear the taped teleclass here. Here is more information on the listening apps mentioned... read more

By: Heather Ouida, 5-24-13
Filed Under: Big Kid , Dads , Healthy Living , Moms , Nanny , Preschool , Toddler

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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 … read more

By: Heather Ouida, 5-23-13
Filed Under: Big Kid , Dads , Grandparents , Moms , Nanny , Preschool , Toddler

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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. … read more

By: rebeccaschleifer, 5-22-13
Filed Under: Big Kid , Dads , Grandparents , Healthy Living , Moms , Preschool , Toddler

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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 … read more

By: Kelly Casaccio and Amy Orlando, 5-21-13
Filed Under: Big Kid , Dads , Grandparents , Moms , Preschool

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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 … read more

By: Shirael Pollack, 5-20-13
Filed Under: Baby , Big Kid , Dads , Grandparents , Moms , Preschool , Toddler

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Using the Birth Ball in Labor

Among the many pain management tools one can use for labor, the birth ball is definitely a must have! The ball is extremely versatile, inexpensive and effective! Benefits of the Ball Most women instinctively start to sway or rock when … read more

By: prenatalyogacenter, 5-17-13
Filed Under: Healthy Living , Moms , Prenatal

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Embracing New Technology

So I think I may be one of the last people on the planet to say this, but – I recently ditched (reluctantly, I may add) my Blackberry for an iPhone. I loved my Blackberry and thought I was kinda … read more

By: Heather Ouida, 5-16-13
Filed Under: Dads , Moms

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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 … read more