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Raffles, Raffles, & More Raffles at The Ultimate Moms’ Night Out!

Check out our amazing raffles at this year’s Mommybites Summit, valued at over $3300!  Everyone who attends receives 5 free raffle tickets!  There’s still time to sign up so you can be entered too!  You’ve gotta be in it to win it! Bob B-Ready Stroller & 2nd Car Seat - $649 Britax B-Agile Stroller - $249 4 Inglesina Zuma High Chairs - $249 each 2 Boxed Block Sets by Tegu - $140 each Gift Basket from Baby Book Baskets - $250 2 Yankee Tickets - $160 Parasol Sun bathing... read more

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Welcome to Mommybites New York!

Hi Everyone! Welcome to our new Mommybites site! You probably know us as babybites, but we have changed our name to Mommybites to be more inclusive of moms with children of all ages. We are so excited for you to poke around our new site. We still offer the same amazing in person events such as our mom support groups, luncheons, babies’ firsts parties, and workshops. We still offer our educational online content in the form of our webinars, tele-classes, parenting videos, and blog... read more

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What To Do When Your Child Favors Your Spouse

I was not prepared for my child to choose my husband over me.  It happened when my daughter was about one and a half years old. Up to that time, I was clearly the parent of choice.  She predictably preferred that I feed her, bathe her, change her diapers and put her to sleep.  Of course, her father was a close second, but bottom line -  momma came first. And then, one day, she fell at the park and ran to daddy instead of to me. Maybe she was confused?  In pain?  In shock?   Then I... read more

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Interview with Education Expert

Dr. Schwartz is a pediatric neuropsychologist who for over ten years has worked with children – preschool through young adulthood – confronted by developmental, learning, or emotional challenges. In her private practice on the Upper West Side, Dr. Schwartz performs neuropsychological evaluations, provides guidance for parents, and consults with educators and schools regarding how to best facilitate the development of children. Her areas of expertise include language difficulties, processing... read more

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Interview with Childhood Happiness Expert

Dr. Edward Hallowell is the keynote speaker at our Mommybites Summit in NYC on May 20, 2010. He has authored several books on parenting, including one titled The Childhood Roots of Adult Happiness. We asked Dr. Hallowell to answer five questions about his own parenting and childhood. 1. What do you really want for your children in their lives? I want my kids to grow up to be happy. I want them to feel fulfilled in their lives, feel excited about life, look forward to each new day, and live... read more

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Interview with Toddler Expert

Marsha Greenberg M.S., M.S. W., is a therapist in New York City. She is the author of the newly released book,Raising Your Toddler by Globe Pequot Press. She has a masters degrees in Child and Family Development and Social Work from the University of Michigan. As the Director of the Health Systems Child Care Program for over 14 years, she was responsible for over 250 children between the ages of 6 weeks and 6 years of age. She wrote the training manual for the program, designed the physical... read more

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Interview with Dr. Gramma Karen

Karen L. Rancourt, Ph.D., is an educator, coach and author, as well as a mother, wife and grandmother. Dr. Rancourt works with parents (www.RancourtParenting.com), helping them understand: their child-rearing preferences and styles, how their preferences and parenting styles are similar to those of their spouse/partner, how they may differ, and how to use these preferences to be a more effective parent. Karen received her Ph.D. in human behavior and education from the University of Maryland; she... read more

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Interview with Nanny Expert

Tammy Gold is a psychotherapist licensed in New York and New Jersey, and is also certified as a life coach and parent coach. Tammy is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Columbia University with degrees in English Literature and Social Work. She works with clients in NJ, NY and CT and has been featured in over 50 articles worldwide. She has also appeared on television on stations such as ABC, MSNBC, and Parents TV. Tammy Gold is the owner of Gold Parent Coaching – a unique service... read more

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Interview with “City Baby” Author

Pamela Weinberg is co-author of City Baby, the best selling parenting guidebook. This indispensable resource guide for parents, written with Kelly Ashton, is in its third edition and has been called “The Bible for New York City parents.” The City Baby guide answers the many big and little questions that expectant and new parents ponder. Topics include important pregnancy to pre-school advice such as: how to decide on your nanny, pediatrician and doula; where to find the best bargains on baby... read more

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Author Ned Hallowell talks about Promoting Lifelong Joy

Dr. Edward Hallowell, father of three and a clinical psychiatrist, outlines a five-step plan for promoting successful learning and lifelong joy that teachers, parents and all others who care about children can use to give children the gift of happiness that will last a lifetime: Connect, Play, Practice, Mastery and Recognition. As fundamental as these five concepts are, they hold the key to raising children with healthy self-esteem, moral awareness and spiritual values. Based on current... read more

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