By Elise Jones, babybites blog editor The apple juice toxicity news has been bubbling to the top of the parenting news cycle on and off for the past year. After Dr. Oz did a show on the topic, there was a murmur of doubt that entered into the minds of parents. But since the FDA […]
Author: Elise Jones
Elise Jones was the social media director and blog editor for babybites. She was responsible for engaging and informing moms on a variety of parenting topics found on Mommybites’ parenting videos (webbybites), blog, Facebook, Twitter and BlogTalkRadio show. The Mommybites’ blog is an outlet for moms who are in search of information to support them in their role as a parent.
Prior to working with Mommybites, Elise taught students in a variety of grades while working for the New York City Department of Education. Before teaching, Elise worked in public relations positions at Burson-Marsteller and Sarah Hall Productions developing and implementing media relations and corporate reputation programs for clients across many industries.
Elise is the mom of two lovely girls and currently resides in New Jersey. She performs in the theater and is an active member of her local public arts council. You can also find Elise blogging at Here in This House.
Holiday Traditions
By Sarah E. Visbeek, author of In the Trenches of Mommyhood Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa, I think we can all agree that the magic surrounding the holiday season is steeped in family traditions. In my Trenches, we have a few simple ones that the boys look forward to every year. Buddy. Yes, […]
When should my baby sleep through the night?
You asked and you shall now receive (day #2). It’s only fair for us to share all of this stored up knowledge about a baby and what happens once the baby is born until they are no longer called a baby but a toddler! We now will answer, in a very public forum, all […]
Nursery School Admissions—It’s Never Too Early To Get Ahead
In our latest seminar, nursery school consultants Jennifer and Vimi discussed the different types of nursery schools (traditional, Montessori, etc.) and the application process including how to obtain applications as well as provided tips for essay writing and interviews. Below is a list of what to think about when trying to decided if a nursery […]
Green Parenting: Genetically Engineered Food- To Label or Not To Label?
By Elise Jones, blog editor Our food, it’s like our water, we need it to live. If you are like me, I LOVE to eat and I’ve become a bit more concerned about what I put into my mouth and what I cook for my family. Perusing my Facebook page (you know where […]
On Christmas Lights
By Sarah E. Visbeek, author of In the Trenches of Mommyhood Every year in my Trenches, we hear the same thing from our three children, “But why don’t we have Christmas lights outside like everyone else??” Now, lest you think we are the dark and dreary house on the block, we are not. We do, […]
Does My Child Need a Tutor?
By Dimity Kirwan, CEO & Founder of Beyond Teaching As a parent you want the best for your child, but sometimes it’s tough to know when to step in and how to provide that extra support. As a teacher, we know all the signs! They range from severe disruption or behavior problems to a child […]
My Body Belongs to Me
Did you know that studies show that 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be molested? Unbelievable, right? And in light of the recent news, there has been an outpouring of interest in how to keep our children safe. Therefore we resurrected our very popular “My Body Belongs to Me” class lead by Jill […]