One in seven children is involved in bully-victim interactions. All children lose when aggression is tolerated: the bullies, the victims and the bystanders. Some of the more common forms of bullying include: Physical violence and attacks (including biting, pushing and hitting) Verbal taunts, name-calling and put-downs Spreading rumors Exclusion and isolation from the peer group […]
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A Mother’s Preoccupation with Her New Baby
By Dr. Dana Dorfman, psychotherapist On September 11, it is impossible not to reflect on our personal experiences nine years ago. Six weeks prior to September 11, 2001, I was in the midst of my own crisis- the birth of my first baby. While elated and awestruck, I was overwhelmed, sleep deprived and hormonal. At […]
These Are Common Chemicals in Kids’ Food That You Should Avoid
As a mom and a health coach, I’ve always been a label reader and one who is skeptical of food products with a cartoon character on the front and ingredients that remind me of chem class on the back. Recently I was asked by NYC Green Schools to research just what some of these ingredients […]
Bringing Home a New Baby to an Older Sibling
By Elise Jones, blog editor Soon after my first daughter turned two I brought home my second daughter. To say my first daughter was a bit in awe and more than a bit jealous, is an understatement. Big sis was already peeved I was not able to pick her up all the time and I […]
What to Expect at the Hospital
By Elise Jones, Mommybites blog editor As a first-time mom, the hospital was a daunting place. It is where I choose to go and give birth to my children, twice. I prepared for the hospital by talking to my OBGYN, taking childbirth classes, reading books, and getting input from other moms. To put it simply, […]
5 Tips for a “Smart Playroom”
By: Karri Bowen-Poole and Dale Oberlander, two educators who developed Smart Playrooms & who recognize that when children are engaged in a productive and organized play environment they learn and grow naturally. Remember that PLAY is important to a child’s intellectual growth. Children develop a sense of competence and leadership when you reinforce and value their […]
Five Questions with Dr. Edward Hallowell on the “Childhood Roots of Adult Happiness”
Dr. Edward Hallowell is the keynote speaker at our Mommybites Summit in NYC on May 20, 2010. He has authored several books on parenting, including one titled The Childhood Roots of Adult Happiness. We asked Dr. Hallowell to answer five questions about his own parenting and childhood. 1. What do you really want for your […]
Dr. Gerard Costa Teaches How to Use Books to Enhance Development
In this video, psychologist Dr. Gerard Costa shares ways to use books to enhance infants and children’s overall development. He discuses the research on how infants respond to the human face and voice and how even young babies can tell if parents are emotionally present around them. Join Dr. Costa in this segment to learn […]