Are you looking for a cake that will is both delicious and nutritious? Try this recipe for Lemon Blueberry Cake with Greek Yogurt. The cake is moist, sweet and perfect for any time of the day. It’s also a great snack to pack in a lunchbox. With the warm weather approaching, I love to bake […]
Category: Preschool
Just when you’ve got the sleep routines and potty training down, a whole new set of challenges (and delights!) emerge during the preschool years. You’re in luck because here you’ll find articles, videos and events from finding the right preschool for your family, to effective ways to deal with different temperaments, preparing for a new sibling, developmental milestones, dealing with picky eaters, and more!
Keeping Your Child In Bed So That You Can Stay In Yours
It’s 2 AM. Do you know where your three-year-old is? That’s easy. She’s standing next to your bed. Sound familiar? Also a wee bit terrifying. I recently did a post on why keeping your little one in a crib for as long as possible is the way to go, for many reasons. But the fact […]
Fever: The Facts and What to Know
Fever can happen at any time of year and is especially common this time of year. Parents all know that feeling of hearing their child cry and touching their warm skin when they have a fever. Most parents worry when their child has a fever; however, a fever in of itself is actually a good […]
S.O.S. Product Review: Stepping Stories
*This is sponsored product review Review by Catherine Jarman For those hard-to-talk-about childhood situations, experiences and rituals, Stepping Stories provides lovely, developmentally appropriate, personalized children’s books that can be a powerful tool in the parental toolbox. Book subjects include the many milestones in a child’s life, such as going to the dentist/doctor, going to school, potty training, […]
Online Class Bonanza!
Dear Mommybites Moms, Since we have so many free online classes coming up (in fact, it’s a downright bonanza!), we thought we would put a little color on them, since it’s sometimes hard to know what they are about from the title alone. Breastfeeding Basics on 3/4 This class will provide tips to overcome some […]
Why Mannies Matter
I didn’t get into the Manny business to make a load of money. I saw a need, and I wanted to meet that need. It wasn’t attention that I was seeking for self gain, but rather I knew my story would help the word get out. I have found there were so many misconceptions about […]
What About Rewards?
So what do you think about rewards? I have friends who swear by charts and tokens and beads. I am not so sure. Thoughts? Here are the questions that I ask when folks bring up rewards: When do the rewards end? What happens when they do? Is your child making positive choices because he is […]
What You Say To A Child
A few weeks ago, I wrote about Ms. Lopez, Vidal and their inspiring story shared via Humans of New York. Since that time, they raised over 1 million dollars, gained national and international media coverage and were invited to the White House to meet with President Obama! As a mom and educator (I was a […]