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 on our national blog you’ll find information fostering positive friendships, healthy eating habits, langue and developmental delays, protecting your children from predators, reinforcing learning, here you’ll also find information on the kindergarten admissions process, the ERB’s, after school activities, things to do on the weekends and more!

Hoping For A Healthy Head Start

This past weekend my daughters... read more

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

The Mother of All Social Media

I have no problem admitting that I’m a huge fan (and addict) of Facebook. I often post my status, and upload pictures. Yes, I admit it, I absolutely love checking in daily (ok, multiple times a day). While there are a fair share of annoying posts out there, and some days it feels like there are... read more

By: minamckiernan, May 16, 2013
Filed Under: Baby , Big Kid , Moms , Preschool , Toddler

Moms' Ultimate Night Out 2013 Buzz

We had a fabulous time at the 4th annual Moms' Ultimate Night Out - The Mommybites Summit 2013! Held at the iconic New Yorker Hotel, we sold out the day before with 400 registered moms, had over 80 vendors, delicious food, wine, an incredible keynote, prizes and fun. We had dozens of bloggers... read more

By: Jennifer Rojas, May 14, 2013
Filed Under: Baby , Big Kid , Dads , Grandparents , Moms , Prenatal , Toddler

Mother's Day Deals

Mother's Day. The name says it all: "Mother's Day is a celebration honoring mothers and motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world." Although each country has its own traditions, here at Mommybites the... read more

By: Jennifer Rojas, May 8, 2013
Filed Under: Baby , Big Kid , Dads , Moms , Preschool , Toddler

Tips for Parents of Children with Special Needs

Depending on where you live and other variables, children with special needs make up a significant percentage of your neighborhood, as anywhere from 10 - 20% of the population of children in the US are classified as special needs of one kind or another. If your child needs: Help keeping up... read more

By: Patty Weiner, May 6, 2013
Filed Under: Big Kid , Dads , Moms , Preschool

Wanda’s Monster, The Musical

This past weekend, my daughter and I headed to Theater 3 near Times Square to see Wanda’s Monster The Musical, based on Eileen Spinelli’s 2002 book. With music and lyrics by one of our favorites, Laurie Berkner, the show begins with Wanda’s hip Granny singing some catchy songs that have the... read more

By: minamckiernan, May 2, 2013
Filed Under: Big Kid , Dads , Grandparents , Moms , Preschool

Demystifying Kindergarten Admissions and ERBs: Teleclass Recap

For those of you who missed this wonderful teleclass, generously sponsored by NYKids Club and wonderfully presented by NY PEAS (Private Education Advisory Service), here is a link to the taped class and discussion on Kindergarten Admissions and ERBs. Our presenters wanted us to share some... read more

By: Jennifer Rojas, April 29, 2013
Filed Under: Big Kid , Dads , Moms , Preschool

Little Dancers Making a Big Difference

This past weekend my daughter hosted her very first fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House of NY. Her interest in the House began when she participated in the Fun Run in Kindergarten and she became committed, after having had the opportunity to tour the House. Her goal is to raise $12,775. This... read more

By: minamckiernan, April 25, 2013
Filed Under: Big Kid , Dads , Moms

5 Must-Do Spring Family Activities in NYC

Celebrate Spring and Go Green! Spring has officially arrived! True, the vernal equinox was about a month ago, but with 20 degree weather jumps every other moment, today’s warmer temperatures and blossoming trees could be our signal that we have full reason to skip in the streets and revel in... read more

By: Christina Soriano, April 19, 2013
Filed Under: Big Kid , Dads , Grandparents , Moms , Nanny , Uncategorized

Back and Forth Through Time on the Lower East Side

This past weekend, we headed down to the Lower East Side for an afternoon filled with history, fun and a deliciously messy meal! Our adventure began at the Tenement Museum on Orchard Street. This historical treasure trove of Old New York can only be enjoyed by guided tour. We chose the one most... read more