So remember a few weeks ago I wrote about my roommate, Sharon, knowing that my turtle had escaped even though she was all the way in Arkansas? Well, the day after I posted that, I was in Ft. Lauderdale in my parents’ condo pool where I was with my boys for spring break. Out of […]
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Lesson from the Playground
The mild winter had seemingly slipped right into summer and the energy in New York City was buzzing. I am not one to let such a gem of day slip by and so I made my way to Central Park to soak it in. As I strolled, sipping my first iced coffee of the season, […]
My Toddler Screams Out in Public
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 […]
This Is How to Treat Baby Rashes, Eczema or Atopic Dermatitis
A Mommybites reader asked: Should I worry about my baby’s rash and how do I treat it? Rashes are very common in babies during the 1st and 2nd years of life. Parents can become anxious about rashes and feel uncertain as how to treat the rash, and whether the rash is suggestive of something more […]
Learning Through the Arts
The arts provide such significant support in education. Unfortunately, they are often the first areas to be cut from budgets, requiring grant funding and private donations if they are to be offered at all. In my children’s NYC public K-8, there is not a school (instrumental or vocal) ensemble, but there is a full-time art […]
Why am I so dizzy during pregnancy?
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 […]
Green Parenting: Top 12 Most Contaminated Foods
By Elise Jones, blog editor Eating well is one of the most important things I do for myself and my health. It is also the best way for me to demonstrate how serious I am about my health to my children. They see me in my exercise clothes but they don’t actually see me exercise. […]
New Mommybites Educational Online Support Sessions
We are so very excited to be launching a wonderful addition to our current offerings! We have been working for many months with moms all across the country, and want to thank everyone in our community for all the input, suggestions and thoughts on how we can further support you in your journey through motherhood. […]