By: Joshua Margolis, CPT; Mind Over Matter Health & Fitness OK, this is a question to all you mommies out there. What is the number one reason for not exercising, post-pregnancy? What is the most common obstacle you encounter when you’re trying to get back to the gym? There are a lot of hurdles to clear […]
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.
5 W’S of Mompreneurship
By Jenny Fenig, mom, life/career coach to women, and co-director of babybites’s moms support groups This is adapted from “Momprenuership Having It All & Raising a Family” found here. Let’s answer some of the common questions about mompreneurship. These questions are boiled down into the 5 W’s: who, what, when, where and why. Who is cut out to […]
This Is How to Navigate Nap Transitions for Daylight Savings
“OMG! The time change is coming! What are we going to do?” This is the message that Iʼm getting on my voice mail and in emails as well as from moms and dads all across the country. Okay letʼs take a deep breath… and remember that we go through this every year. It comes and goes and […]
How Do I Help My Older Child Adjust to a New Baby?
by Dr. Sarah Klagsbrun of ParentingWithDrK.com, Child Psychiatrist, Medical Doctor, and mother of three The birth of a new baby is always an adjustment for an older sibling. So how can you make the adjustment easier for the big sister/big brother? TIP #1: Being called the “big brother” or “big sister” may NOT be so […]
Make-up Tips: Are you blushing?
By Meredith Hayman, Makeup Artist, mother of Spencer age 2 Ahhhh, the mystery of blush. What color do I choose? What texture is best for my skin type? How and where do I apply blush? Powder Blush – Best for normal to oily skin. Powder blush is best applied over a powder foundation or a […]
Positive Parenting – Cooperation Techniques
Sorry for the delay in posting the latest and greatest on my positive parenting class. Sick kiddos, hectic holidays, and work commitments have kept these ideas in Microsoft Word for a couple of weeks. When I last left off I was anxiously awaiting the 22 cooperation techniques to get me through the day. These are […]
Tips for Taking Care of a Sick Baby
By: Alison Rhodes, also known as The Safety Mom There is nothing more stressful or scary for a mom than a sick baby. And now that the older kids are back in school, colds and viruses are bound to be coming home. So, how do you keep the germs away from not only your baby but […]
Setting an Environment to Promote Secure Attachment
by Kathleen Cuneo, Ph.D., parent coach and founder of Dinner Together A child who is securely attached to his caregiver is a child who feels confident exploring the world stemming from his knowledge that his caregiver is a dependable, secure base available to provide comfort and soothing when needed. Creating a secure attachment relationship requires parents to be […]