By Elise Jones, blog editor “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” The Lorax With a message so strong it is hard not find it applicable to any of the environmental threats we face today. Dr. Suess wrote the book The Lorax in 1971. In […]
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!
2012 Mommybites Summit: Register Now
Hi, Everyone, In case you missed our email about this year’s Mommybites Summit happening at our new location, The New Yorker Hotel, here’s the nitty-gritty: Join us at The New Yorker Hotel on Wednesday, May 2nd at 6:00 PM for an evening of learning, socializing and shopping. Enjoy wine, cocktails (and mocktails), delicious food, meet […]
The Avoid Soy Discussion—Continued…
By Aimee Raupp, author, licensed acupuncturist & herbalist, and women’s wellness & fertility expert Last month I wrote a blog for the Mommybites website, entitled: Avoid Soy—for you and for baby. And, boy oh boy did it stir up some healthy debate. This month, I am following up that blog with more information on soy and […]
Raising Strong, Empowered Girls
We kicked off the new year with our first radio show on February 29 with special guest Dr. Jennifer Harstein author of Princess Recovery, A How-To Guide to Raising Strong Empowered Girls Who Can Create Their Own Happily Ever Afters. Dr. Jen is a psychologist in NYC and is a CBS The Early Show contributor […]
We’re Now Mommybites!
Hi, Everyone, In case you missed our big announcement on Monday… We’re now Mommybites! After six years of growing with you and your babies/kiddies, we decided it was time to also grow as a company to accommodate everyone in our mom community. We have expanded our website to offer support, education and resources on a […]
Green Parenting: Updates on Poisonous Apple Juice & Back to the Start
By Elise Jones, blog editor In my blog post, Poisonous Apple & Grape Juice (originally published on babybites, Dec. 16, 2011) I encouraged parents to take a good look at the juices they were giving their children due to the recent discovery there are high levels of arsenic and lead in most apple juices sold. […]
Mommybites Launching: Stay Tuned
Hi Everyone, Psst. I have a little surprise for you, but I’m not supposed to officially tell you until Monday afternoon. However, you all know I am not very good a following directions (or maybe I am but I like to be naughty sometimes) so I’m going to give you a hint. Babybites. New name. […]
Fun Outdoor Activities in the Winter
You asked and you shall now receive. It’s only fair for us to share all of this stored up knowledge about a toddlers and what happens when they start toddling (and talking)! We now will answer, in a very public forum, all of those burning questions about children in their second year. Each Wednesday, we […]