By Elise Jones, blog editor Are you sprucing up your house a bit and wondering what products you should use? Or is it time for a major overhaul of your interior decor? Either way, you definitely want to join in our Q&A on Wednesday, October 5 at noon – 1 p.m. to learn more about […]
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.
You Don’t Have to Live with a Picky Eater Anymore, Seminar Recap
This week we had a teleclass* about living with picky eaters and some easy solutions to get them to drop the picky and just become eaters. The class was lead by Dina Rose,** a food sociologist and mom. If you missed the class, please feel free to listen in again here. Here are some of […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Don’t Call Me Grandma
I have no children from my first marriage, but my second husband has two grown children from his first marriage. They are nice kids and I get along just fine with both of them. The daughter is expecting her first child in a few months, and she is very excited, as are we all. My […]
On Mommy Guilt and Childcare
By Sarah E. Visbeek, author of In the Trenches of Mommyhood After I became a mother for the first time, my career took a backseat, and I was lucky enough to be able to work family-friendly part time hours for the next 6 years, affording me, in my opinion, the best of both worlds. Precious time […]
On Mommy Guilt and Childcare
By Sarah E. Visbeek, author of In the Trenches of Mommyhood After I became a mother for the first time, my career took a backseat, and I was lucky enough to be able to work family-friendly part time hours for the next 6 years, affording me, in my opinion, the best of both worlds. Precious time […]
Adoption & Foster Parenting: Notes from Our Radio Show
On September 20, our Mommy ‘Bites’ BlogTalkRadio show featured two incredible moms, Maria & Rebecca, who share their experience and knowledge about adopting and fostering children. It was an AMAZING show that I hope you will share with anyone who may be thinking about bringing a child into their home via either one of these avenues. […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Advice on Giving Unsolicited Advice
When does giving advice become interfering? I ask because my daughter-in-law told me that I was “interfering with her parenting” when I told her she should let my granddaughter go to a sleep over birthday party. My granddaughter is 12 and tends to be a bit shy. I think this party would be great opportunity […]
Class Birthday Parties
By Sarah E. Visbeek, author of In the Trenches of Mommyhood A new school year brings new classmates, which means new friends. Which means a new batch of birthday party invitations. With three school-age children, I am no stranger to this phenomenon. My boys probably receive at least two party invitations a month. That’s a lot […]