As the lazy, hazy days of summer wind down, many of us are consumed with school supply lists, scheduling anxiety and school lunch conundrums. Preparing for school doesn’t have to be stressful, though. Here are five helpful tips to keep you, and your family, sane during back-to-school season. Plan Ahead, Together We all know the […]
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What to Keep and What to Toss When Getting Ready for Children
Cribs. Rattles. Changing tables. Bibs. High chairs. Onesies. Strollers. Receiving blankets. Mobiles. Diapers. Diapers. Diapers. Babies come with lots of paraphernalia. Where will it all fit? You can’t totally prepare for having children… some things just come as a surprise. But one big step is making room for all the equipment, outfits and accessories you’ll […]
How to Raise an Independent Toddler
A Mommybites reader asked: “I want to make my toddler independent but I also don’t want to push her too much. What to do?” The look on a child’s face when they have accomplished a task is amazing, but before they master a task there will be some frustration. Don’t let that dissuade you. We […]
What Can I Do About My Rude Toddler?
My toddler is becoming disrespectful. Her go-to response for me is yelling and rudeness. What can I do about this? I want her to express herself but frankly, I also want her to stop yelling at me. Ahhh, that fine line between empowerment and a tiny screaming gremlin. The first thing to do is chill […]
Preparation Strategies for Children with Hospital Fears
Going to the hospital can be scary for patients of any age, but especially for children who have no idea what to expect and have heard fear-based language from others. When your child needs to undergo some sort of treatment in the hospital, you can do something to alleviate those fears. It all starts by […]
Tips to Minimize Your Child’s Fear of the Dentist
Compared with the level of dental care available today – with revolutionary products, innovative procedures and state-of-the-art equipment – the care that parents received years ago as youngsters was seemingly from the Stone Age. Some parents may have had difficulty relinquishing the fears they concocted as a result of those experiences. They must, however, find […]
How to Help the Medicine Go Down: Teleclass Re-cap
Do you struggle to get your kids to take their medicine? When your little one is feeling under the weather, the last thing you want to do is battle over getting them to take the medicine they need to feel better. We recently held a very helpful, empowering teleclass with Sonia Patel, Chief Pharmacist at […]
Grown Up Ways to Keep Your Home Little Kid Friendly
Looking for a way to keep your home looking nice, but still kid friendly? Start by dropping to the floor. The best approach to creating a kid friendly atmosphere is to see things from their perspective. Although you may not be fascinated with an electrical outlet, that is like a magnet for kids – especially if […]