By Elise Jones, babybites blog editor I’ve come to a point where sometimes I struggle with the choices I make and the ones I should be making. Case in point, the peanut butter jar. When I’m done with my peanut butter, it’s time to recycle the jar. I HATE washing it out (a requirement for […]
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.
Black Thursday?
By Sarah E. Visbeek, author of In the Trenches of Mommyhood When the news starting breaking that some stores planned to open earlier than ever for this year’s Black Friday, I was stunned. I mean, midnight isn’t early enough? With a midnight opening, there are those who stand in line for HOURS upon HOURS to […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Dreading the Family Thanksgiving Dinner
I am dreading the annual Thanksgiving dinner with my husband’s family. My father-in-law (FIL) and his brother have strong and differing political opinions and they will inevitably end up having one of their shouting matches. It is so upsetting to me, and I envision our three-year-old son, James, being aware of it this year and […]
Green Parenting: Back to Basics
By Elise Jones, blog editor So not to go on and on about that freak snowstorm that happened Oct. 29 but it was such a doozy for those of us in the outer suburbs of NYC. Most of us didn’t have power for 3+ days and no school for a week (including myself & […]
Getting Away
By Sarah E. Visbeek, author of In the Trenches of Mommyhood When you have three children, going away without them becomes a near impossibility. Hence the reason that my husband and I, together, have not spent more than at least one night away from our children since oh, probably 2008. Yes, we try to have […]
When You Have Concerns About Your Child’s Behavior
Last week we had the great fortune of having Lisa Mednick Owen* host a teleclass on what to do when you, or your child’s teacher, has concerns about your child’s behavior. It is not uncommon for a parent to notice that their child behaves differently than other children in a playgroup or on the playground, […]
Keep Calm and Carry On: When You Have Concerns About Your Child’s Behavior
Last week we had the great fortune of having Lisa Mednick Owen* host a teleclass on what to do when you, or your child’s teacher, has concerns about your child’s behavior. It is not uncommon for a parent to notice that their child behaves differently than other children in a playgroup or on the playground, […]
We’re Blogging Over at What to Expect (When You’re Expecting)
By Elise Jones, blog editor We are excited to announce babybites is now part of the best-known parenting book’s blog: What to Expect. Here is a bit more about the blog called “Word of Mom”: Word of Mom is the place to read the work of witty, wise, and wonderful mommy bloggers. Be sure to […]