Ready or not, here it comes! Summer vacation is very quickly creeping upon parents all over the northern hemisphere. Being ready makes it easier, cheaper and more enjoyable for parents and children alike. Print out or find your June-July-August calendar pages and let’s get to work! First, take a look at your outside child care […]
Category: Dads
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Finding Your Tribe
It’s no secret that I am a TV junkie. One of my favorite TV writers is Shonda Rhimes -who, in my opinion, is transforming television. Those of you who saw Scandal‘s “The Lawn Chair” episode may agree. Which is why I absolutely loved her acceptance speech at the Human Rights Campaign Gala. Here is her […]
Keeping Your Child In Bed So That You Can Stay In Yours
It’s 2 AM. Do you know where your three-year-old is? That’s easy. She’s standing next to your bed. Sound familiar? Also a wee bit terrifying. I recently did a post on why keeping your little one in a crib for as long as possible is the way to go, for many reasons. But the fact […]
How to Not Say NO All the Time
I am saying NO all the time. I never wanted to be THAT parent & now I am. What to do? Sick of saying NO? Stop. Ok, no, not entirely. You’re not obligated to say yes to 10 puppies, or even 1, or another princess dress (you house 7 already), or 4 more T-Rex dolls […]
Online Class Bonanza!
Dear Mommybites Moms, Since we have so many free online classes coming up (in fact, it’s a downright bonanza!), we thought we would put a little color on them, since it’s sometimes hard to know what they are about from the title alone. Breastfeeding Basics on 3/4 This class will provide tips to overcome some […]
What About Rewards?
So what do you think about rewards? I have friends who swear by charts and tokens and beads. I am not so sure. Thoughts? Here are the questions that I ask when folks bring up rewards: When do the rewards end? What happens when they do? Is your child making positive choices because he is […]
What You Say To A Child
A few weeks ago, I wrote about Ms. Lopez, Vidal and their inspiring story shared via Humans of New York. Since that time, they raised over 1 million dollars, gained national and international media coverage and were invited to the White House to meet with President Obama! As a mom and educator (I was a […]
Cold Weather Care
Whether it is walking to school or play dates or just walking to the car, it is so important to dress properly in the cold weather. This winter time of year, children can get quite cranky from being stuck indoors all day long, and it is fun to play outside when it snows; however, you […]