The end of the school years brings with it a lot of mixed emotions for parents. On the one hand, we’re excited for the lazy and luxurious days of summer – the unrushed, unhurried days when it seems perfectly acceptable to eat ice cream for dinner, stay up a little later, play a little longer, […]
Author: Heather Ouida
Heather co-founded babybites with business partner Laura Deutsch. Heather was a learning specialist where she taught in London for many years as well as at The Dalton School in Manhattan. Heather holds a BA in psychology from Hobart and William Smith Colleges, an MA in child development form Tufts University and acquired her learning specialist degree form York University in England. Heather currently resides in Manhattan her husband, two boys, two fish and pet turtle. Heather’s hobbies include, hot yoga, Nutella eating, writing, Bravo watching, reading and sharing inappropriate jokes with girl friends.
Changing The World On A Bus
Scout’s honor – the story I am about to tell you is true. I was on the crosstown bus last week with my younger son. The bus was crowded and hot. Everyone (including me) was grumpy. The woman next to me was annoyed that I kept bumping her with my bag and the man near […]
New TV Obsessions
Dear BRAVO TV, I think we should see other people. It’s not that I don’t enjoy your company anymore – it’s just that I have branched out a bit these past few months. It’s not you, it’s me. You’re the same fun, reliable, predictable network I have always loved. But lately, I have been craving […]
Helping Your Child Become A Better Listener: Teleclass Re-cap
In this teleclass with expert Lois Kam Heymann, we discussed the importance of listening skills in every child’s development and the steps we can take to help children become better listeners for academic and social success. The issues addressed apply to children of all ages who have typical (or normal) hearing, hearing loss or an […]
Talking To Children About Natural Disasters
A few years ago I interviewed child development expert, Marsha Greenberg, for NY Family Magazine on how to talk to our children about natural disasters and extreme weather. This conversation happened long before Hurricane Sandy and before the horrible tornadoes in Oklahoma. In light of the tragedy this week in Oklahoma, I thought I would share […]
Embracing New Technology
So I think I may be one of the last people on the planet to say this, but – I recently ditched (reluctantly, I may add) my Blackberry for an iPhone. I loved my Blackberry and thought I was kinda cool in a vintage, rustic way for having a phone that was over 4-years-old. That […]
Mother’s Day Wishes
I saw this posted on Facebook by a fellow mom and thought I would share it in honor of Mother’s Day: What I Want for Mother’s Day Dear Children, Mother’s Day is coming up, and I thought I should tell you what I want. This way there’s no guilty panic or last minute purchasing of […]
Mother’s Day Traditions
Mother’s Day. The name says it all: “Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring mothers and motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world.” Although each country has its own traditions, here at Mommybites the Belgian Mother’s Day tradition is one of […]