More and more parents are faced with the challenges of raising a child with special needs. In the United States alone, about one in six children have one or more developmental disabilities or delays. They are the children that have impairment in physical, learning, language or behavior areas, and therefore require special care. The moment […]
Category: Big Kid
We know you probably hear this all the time, but don’t kids grow up so fast!? One minute you’re worrying that your baby will never sleep through the night and may very well go to school without being potty trained and the next minute, they’re all grown up (which brings it’s own set of challenges!). Don’t worry because here you’ll find parenting tips, through big kid articles, videos and activities on fostering positive friendships, healthy eating habits, language and developmental delays, protecting your children from predators, reinforcing learning at home and more!
Surviving Car Travel with Squabbling Siblings
Under normal circumstances, normal parents might not consider forcing squabble-prone siblings into a confined area together. Still, we (normal parents) do this over and over, every time we have to get somewhere in the car. Sometimes, that somewhere is an unavoidably very, very long drive away. I’ll first gloss quickly over the options I have […]
To Flu or Not to Flu, That is the Question
Please note, Mommybites is not for or against flu vaccines as we know this is a personal choice. Just as we’ve published guest posts over the years about holistic remedies for cold and flu, we also publish blog discussions about traditional medicine and pediatrician recommendations. “Do you want to give your child the flu shot […]
A Little Holiday Family Fun
So, we’re doing the whole Elf on the Shelf thing in our household this year for the first time. I’m not sure who’s enjoying it more – my kids, my husband and I, or the friends and family we send the elf picture to each morning. Mommybites co-founder, Laura, enjoys seeing our Elf pictures so […]
Eat, Drink & Be Merry Over the Holidays – Guilt and Stress Free: Teleclass Re-cap
‘Tis the season for crowded stores, present wrapping, guests, and a whole lot of stress. This week, we held an important and enlightening teleclass, expertly facilitated by Mareya Ibrahim, The Fit Foodie and Founder of EatCleaner.com, and generously sponsored by Happy Family, to discover how you can enjoy this Holiday season stress-free! When it comes […]
Be a Great Parent AND Get Your Needs Met
But what about me?! I recently had the opportunity to hold an open forum discussion about parenting. Folks came and asked parenting questions that they had on their minds. One thing that struck me was how many times parents would refer to themselves as “bad parents”. It was disheartening, and I tried to make it […]
Rustic Blueberry Muffins with Avocado Oil
Are you looking for healthy muffin recipe? These muffins are perfect for a cold fall or winter morning or as an afternoon snack! The muffins are low fat and are full of nutritious ingredients. They are delicious by themselves or toasted with some butter or jam. They are also ideal for your child’s lunchbox. I […]
Loving Reading – Shaping Reading Attitudes from Birth: Teleclass Re-cap
A very special invitation! For those of you who live in the Manhattan area, Explore and Discover would like to invite you to a free Open Art session*. Open Art Studio is every Friday morning from 8:30 to 10:30 am. Get messy with us this winter! Children meet with our art educator to explore a […]