Snagging a turn on the swings at school is the goal of many-a-playtime when you’re younger. The same goes for kid’s outdoor slides – they’re fast, fun, and give you a thrill. But which one is best? And why do children go again and again to these particular pieces of school playground equipment? Here we’ll […]
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Dare to Discipline
Oftentimes, the methods we use to get children to listen are ineffective and can actually encourage non-compliance. However, there are effective principals of positive discipline that when used properly and consistently can increase the likelihood that your child will listen to you and in the process, begin to build the self-control needed to face life’s […]
Is the One-Room School House Making a Comeback in 2020?
With little concrete information from the NYS DOE on the 2020-2021 school year, some parents are taking matters into their own hands and facilitating “micro-schools.”
How Pregnancy Diet, Breastfeeding, and Food Allergy Protection Work Together
Being a new parent is full of joy–and stress! Luckily, Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson has all the answers to your pregnancy diet and breastfeeding questions.
Nursing and Feeding for Twins
Hi! We are Gal and Lauren, friends, and CoFounders of The Mom Juice, an empowerment network helping moms to prioritize self-care by making it more accessible in their daily lives. Over the next few months, we will be sharing our different personal experiences and approaches to the same major parenting milestones. This month, we are […]
These Are the Fundamentals of Early Reading for Kids
Babies and Toddlers are smarter than you know! Children absorb so much information just from listening and being attentive to their environment. An “absorption” period in a child’s development starts at birth and continues through 6 and 7 years old.
Safe Summer Activities for Your Kids This Year
With summer in full swing, it may be hard to find safe activities to occupy your little ones. Luckily, here are some online and safe programs for every kid!
When Can You Hear a Baby Heartbeat?
A Mommybites reader asked: When can I hear my baby’s heartbeat? From the moment we find out we are expecting, no sound is more moving, more touching than hearing our little one’s heartbeat for the very first time! For many expectant moms, it is an anxious time between conceiving and the first heartbeat – it’s […]