We recently held an amazing new class – Adoption 101 – expertly facilitated by Katie Foley, MSW, and Associate Director of Outreach at Spence-Chapin – also our generous sponsor. For those in our community who are considering adoption among the various pathways to parenthood, Katie provided a rich overview of the current landscape of international […]
Author: Jennifer Rojas
Jennifer Rojas is responsible for conducting our day-to-day business operations; coordinating, facilitating and marketing our online classes; and managing our team of bloggers and blog content to ensure that the Mommybites blog is an important and consistently relevant parenting advice resource. She also manages daily web site updates in order to keep our content fresh and pertinent for our community, manages email marketing, curates social media, and manages client and customer relationships. Jennifer graduated from George Mason University’s Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution (ICAR) with an M.S. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution. As well as being a conflict resolution and diversity educator, she honed her operational skills during her 10+ years of managing a global eLearning program. She has since escaped the corporate cubicle and currently resides in Tel Aviv with her archaeologist husband, where she enjoys being close to the sea and getting back into life’s natural rhythms.
Successful Toilet Training: Online Class Re-cap
How do you know when child is ready for toilet training? We recently held a highly informative session, facilitated by Dana Rosenbloom, child development expert – and generously sponsored by Happy Family – that helped parents recognize the signs of readiness. Dana also shared the initial steps in the training process. She covered why toilet […]
The Art of Babywearing: Online Class Re-cap
Babywearing is a practice that has been around for centuries. Whether it be out of necessity or simply for the beautiful bonding experience, parents around the world continue to enjoy the benefits of babywearing. We recently held a fun and highly informative class on the Art of Babywearing, expertly facilitated by Alyson Daley of Baby […]
Supporting Your Baby’s Development – Why Music Matters: Online Class Re-cap
We recently held a highly informative, fun, and inspirational online class with expert Deanna deCampos, founder of Eastside Westside Music Together – also our generous sponsor – on how music can play an incredibly powerful role in our lives. Deanna explained how introducing music to babies and young children can promote healthy brain development, and […]
Gifted Programs: What they are and are they the right fit for your child? Online Class Re-cap
For many children, gifted programs are a wonderful way to enhance a child’s learning and school experience, but many parents have questions about what a gifted program is, if a gifted program is right for their child, and what types of tests their child would need to take to get accepted into a gifted program. […]
7 Ways to Make Play Dates More Fun: Online Class Re-cap
Having mom friends is so important, and the best way to create your tribe is to host and attend play dates with your friends and their kiddos. We recently held a fun and highly informative class with REAL mom, Jillian Darlington, CEO of MomCo App Inc. – and generously sponsored by Happy Family – to […]
Pediatric Dental Care: Online Class Re-cap
We recently held a highly illuminating teleclass on pediatric dental care, hosted by Dr. Adam Silevitch, DMD, Partner at Pediatric Dentists NYC, PC – also our generous sponsor. Dr. Adam answered questions regarding your childrens’ teeth, from the basics to some “hot button” issues. Some of the topics that Dr. Adam covered were: what to expect […]
Support Your Child’s Development Through Play: Online Class Re-cap
For centuries, humans have used games and play as a means of helping others understanding a variety of topics. In the Middle Ages, the game of chess was used to teach noblemen the strategies of war. However, it was not until the mid-twentieth century that the public began to make the connection between play and […]