The arts provide such significant support in education. Unfortunately, they are often the first areas to be cut from budgets, requiring grant funding and private donations if they are to be offered at all. In my children’s NYC public K-8, there is not a school (instrumental or vocal) ensemble, but there is a full-time art […]
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!
Green Parenting: Top 12 Most Contaminated Foods
By Elise Jones, blog editor Eating well is one of the most important things I do for myself and my health. It is also the best way for me to demonstrate how serious I am about my health to my children. They see me in my exercise clothes but they don’t actually see me exercise. […]
New Mommybites Educational Online Support Sessions
We are so very excited to be launching a wonderful addition to our current offerings! We have been working for many months with moms all across the country, and want to thank everyone in our community for all the input, suggestions and thoughts on how we can further support you in your journey through motherhood. […]
Developing Fine Motor Skills
By Karinna Dancourt, MS OTR/L at Jumping Jax As an occupational therapist I often get phone calls from parents asking about their child who is struggling with handwriting. Most of the time, it is the preschool teacher who first calls attention to the child’s fine motor skills. This is logical as preschool is the time […]
Spring Forward with Yoga
By Kami Evans, founder of Elahi Yoga and holistic health coach As the seasons pleasantly change and the weather warms, we tend to think about ways to be more active. With such transitions come great opportunities to experience new activities with your family. Here are some beginner moves to engage the family in a group yoga […]
The Recipe for the Perfect Summer Sports Camp
Giving your child the perfect summer sports camp experience is almost as exhausting as making the perfect dish for dinner. But moms, have no fear! It doesn’t have to be so strenuous. Here’s the perfect recipe, with all necessary ingredients, to provide your little one with that unforgettable summer sports experience. Ingredients: A pinch of […]
Our New Mommybites Newsletter Format
Well check us out! Nope, we did not get a new hair cut. Nope, we did not get our teeth whitened. What’s that you say? Something looks different? Well, you’re right! We now have a new newsletter format that will make it much easier for you to get all of our great weekly information without […]
The Joys of Parenting Boys
By Lora Heller, Founding Director of Baby Fingers LLC What are little boys made of? Snips and snails, and puppy dog tails That’s what little boys are made of! ~Mother Goose. Mother Goose said that little girls are made of sugar and spice and everything nice…honestly, my boys are made of that too! Well, most of […]