In this teleclass, expertly presented by Amanda Lehrman, we discovered that you cannot “teach” a child to read. All parents do is provide skills for their children to apply when they are ready. Amanda provided ways to encourage this skill and increase your child’s early reading and comprehension. If you missed this enlightening teleclass, you […]
Category: Toddler
Are you beginning to realize why this stage has affectionately been coined, “The terrible twos (or even ones!)”? As cute as toddlers are, do you sometimes feel like you just don’t speak their language!? The good news is, here you’ll find articles, videos and events on how to “speak” toddler, calmly deal with tantrums, potty training, bed time routines, healthy eating, separation anxiety, language development and more!
Summer Photo Tips While The Kids Are Still Around
We’re about 1/4 of the way through summer and in about 6 weeks, school may be getting into gear or at least almost there. So while you still have these precious everyday moments left, make sure you’re capturing this summer’s memories and not letting another one pass you by! After all, the summer should be […]
Preparing for Your Child’s Medical Visits: Important Tips
Infancy and the early childhood years are filled with situations that bring about physical and emotional discomfort. A visit to the doctor or to the hospital are two situations that may cause your child to get upset. Preparing a child for a regular checkup is important. Knowing what the doctor will do is very helpful […]
Green Summer Beach Essentials for Babies and Toddlers
Everyone wants their kids to be able to get outside and enjoy the summer sunshine, but it is not just the sun’s rays you should be worried about. Many everyday products, including plastic beach toys, swim diapers, snack bags, and even kids’ sunscreens, contain known carcinogens and neurotoxins. The good news is that there are […]
Sweet Spots Award Goes To Mommybites Mom!
*The full and original blog on this award can be found on Mary O’Connor’s Life is Full of Sweet Spots blog. Mommybites would like to congratulate fellow Mommybites mom, Homeira Walter, for winning the first annual Sweet Spots Award for her dedication to helping her fellow community in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Below is […]
Solving the Puzzle of Sensory Feeding Issues
We love to eat… and we love to bring the joy of healthy food & family mealtime into the homes of children we work with. But we know feeding your little ones may not always be a piece of cake, no pun intended. We know how tiring and frustrating it could be at times. Some […]
White Bean Chocolate Chip Cookies
Do your kids love chocolate chip cookies? Do you want to add more fiber and protein to their diet? Try these white bean cookies and your kids will eat them up and get fiber and protein at the same time. These cookies are sweet, soft and “cakey”. Why combine beans in cookies? Well, I like […]
Preventing Summer Injuries
It’s the end of the school year – a time to celebrate and enjoy long days of outdoor play. Unfortunately, more play sometimes results in more pains, strains, muscle pulls and playground and sports-related injuries. SafeKidsUSA found that 40 percent of all injuries occur at the beginning and the end of the school year – and […]