We’ve seen it blasted all over the news lately: Tiger Mom, Bringing Up Bebe, Italian mothers do it best and more! It seems every culture does it better and American parents have it all wrong. or do they? We talked to two American moms raising their children abroad as well as childhood anthropologist to discuss what we can learn […]
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.
The Importance of Excellent Role Models
By Lindsay Bell, co-founder of Lucky Lil’ Darlings Whenever I tell someone that I’m the oldest of five girls, I get the same response: “your poor dad.” With five lively kids, my parents often needed a helping hand, someone my sisters could look up to— a role model— in comes big sis! I always loved caring […]
What are online stores to buy baby supplies from?
You asked and you shall now receive. 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 of those burning […]
Developing Fine Motor Skills
By Karinna Dancourt, MS OTR/L at Jumping Jax As an occupational therapist I often get phone calls from parents asking about their child who is struggling with handwriting. Most of the time, it is the preschool teacher who first calls attention to the child’s fine motor skills. This is logical as preschool is the time […]
What are great places to register for baby gifts online?
You asked and you shall now receive. It’s only fair for us to share all of this stored up knowledge about having a baby and what is going on with your body during those nine (really ten) months. We now will answer, in a very public forum, all of those burning questions about having a […]
Spring Forward with Yoga
By Kami Evans, founder of Elahi Yoga and holistic health coach As the seasons pleasantly change and the weather warms, we tend to think about ways to be more active. With such transitions come great opportunities to experience new activities with your family. Here are some beginner moves to engage the family in a group yoga […]
This Is How to Keep Your Career Alive after Having a Baby
Here are some tips by Pamela Weinberg, co-founder of MYOBmoms that can help you keep your career alive after having a baby. Current Job Market: 74% of at-home women are successful in finding jobs Hot areas (e.g., environmentally sound companies and products, not-for-profits, consulting) Flexible work options are more available now as a result of […]
What ways can dads and their toddlers bond?
You asked and you shall now receive. It’s only fair for us to share all of this stored up knowledge about a toddlers and what happens when they start toddling (and talking)! We now will answer, in a very public forum, all of those burning questions about children in their second year. Each Wednesday, we […]