I always marveled at people who started their own businesses – they could take a simple idea and turn it into what seems like an overnight success. I constantly come up with ideas, but they never really turn into anything. That could be because I never followed through… until now. Last year, I was planning […]
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!
Fighting Against Bullying Through Friendship
Do you know how every once in a while you meet and fuck someone, and the chemistry is just instant? You know – the stars have aligned and you are destined to be friends? Hours of laughter, good conversations and fun lie ahead? Well, that is NOT Amy’s and my story. Five years ago, I […]
Processing the Special Needs Diagnosis
Every parent with a special needs child remembers the moment when they first heard their doctor’s diagnosis. Whether the specified disorder was “developmentally delayed,” “autistic,” or the ever-ambiguous “special needs,” the rush of emotions is powerful and immediate. Some are angry at first. Others are ashamed. Most are confused. But all are worried. Worried for […]
Introducing Our New Healthy Living Co-Host: Mott’s!
Just in time to get healthy for the summer, Mommybites is thrilled to announce our new co-host of our Healthy Living section – Mott’s! As many of you may know, our Healthy Living section was created about a year ago and since then we have featured hundreds of articles, tips and resources on how to […]
How To Leave When You Want To (Almost)
Advice you never thought you’d need before having a kid… There you are, looking great, drink in hand, munching on some yummy something. You are having a wonderfully funny conversation with your friends. This is the fun night that you have been needing. Then your partner walks over and says, “It is time to go […]
Mother’s Day Wishes
I saw this posted on Facebook by a fellow mom and thought I would share it in honor of Mother’s Day: What I Want for Mother’s Day Dear Children, Mother’s Day is coming up, and I thought I should tell you what I want. This way there’s no guilty panic or last minute purchasing of […]
Carrot Quinoa Muffins
The other day before work, I picked up a quinoa muffin from Grand Central Station. It looked dry but figured I would give it a shot. It was like tasting a cotton ball. I decided to try to make my own quinoa muffins, but make them super-moist and satisfying. If you add the right ingredients, […]
Mother’s Day Traditions
Mother’s Day. The name says it all: “Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring mothers and motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world.” Although each country has its own traditions, here at Mommybites the Belgian Mother’s Day tradition is one of […]