Sometime last year, my preschooler went through a toothpick phase. We didn’t need a fork or spoon – a toothpick was our preferred utensil. I was happy to accommodate the request so long as she remained willing to spear blueberries, cantaloupe, strawberries and even peas at mealtime. I was reminded again recently that skewers are […]
Category: col1
Everything Moms Need to Know about Breastfeeding Basics: Teleclass Re-cap
We recently held an informative and important teleclass for expectant and new moms, generously sponsored by Lansinoh and presented by Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) and nationally-renowned breastfeeding expert, Gina Ciagne. Gina covered such topics as preparing for breastfeeding before baby arrives, tips to overcome some of the most common breastfeeding issues – like engorgement and […]
9 Ways to Create an Inclusive Transracial/Transcultural Adoption Community
Today’s families are increasingly multicultural and multiracial. Research has a found that transracial families thrive, but transracial parenting must be intentional parenting. Many parents think that love is enough to overcome racial and cultural differences between themselves and their child, but they must also create a diverse community of people in their life to offer […]
Introducing… Twin Talk!
Got Twins? Got Questions? No Problem!! I am very excited to announce that starting in September, I will be writing a monthly blog post on Mommybites called Twin Talk. I had so many questions when I first had my twins. Should I get them on a schedule? How do I feed them at the same […]
Sharing is Not Always Mandatory
It is playground time and I’m not sure how to handle sharing. If my child rides her balance bike to the playground, should I let other kids play on it if they want? How about other toys that she brings? If you brought a book to the playground and someone saw it, said it looked […]
Celebrate Breastfeeding Awareness Month This August
We are so excited to announce that Mommybites was selected by LatchPal as a top breastfeeding resource! Breastfeeding Awareness Month is in August, and to show support we are celebrating with a big BAM Giveaway with LatchPal & Friends! Get your FREE guide with all the top nursing brands with exclusive deals and resources – […]
When Praising Goes Too Far
As parents, it’s only natural to feel proud of your children. There is no greater feeling in the world than the pride you feel when your child does something noteworthy. And, if you’re like me, you like to shower your children in praise. You know how important your words of encouragement and approval mean to […]
Oral Health: From Pregnancy to Birth, Baby & Beyond – Teleclass Re-cap
Starting proper oral hygiene early is imperative to life-long healthy teeth and gums. Caregivers play a crucial role in educating and training children to develop “good habits” but they often don’t know how or where to start. We recently held an important teleclass on oral health, expertly facilitated by Oral Care Consultant, Marisa Salas, and […]