Last year, I ran an advocacy program called Green Halloween which helped over a million moms around the country make better, healthier choices with regard to what candy they bought and served. I know firsthand what a massive business candy is, particularly at this time of year. Despite high sales, recent research suggests that being […]
Category: Grandparents
Welcome grandparents and parents! We know how important grandparent relationships are, so here you’ll find articles, videos and events on activities grandparents can do with their grandchildren, ways to positively foster these relationships, better communication and appreciation between parents and grandparents (and vice versa!) and more!
The Magic Of A Photo
As someone with very little artistic talent, I am always mesmerized by artists’ ability to capture the human spirit and the grandness of nature through photography. In a time when media and technological advances are exploding, there is still something magnificent and satisfying about a still image. I stumbled upon this year’s winners of Sony’s […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Grandmother Worries about Other Grandmother’s Favoritism
I am the proud grandmother of four lovely girls, ages 8, 6, 4 and 2. The oldest, Faith, is not biologically related, but I fell in love with her when my son and her mom were together. They broke up but I continue to see her. Faith doesn’t know that I am not her biological […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Grandmother Questions Parents Staying Together
I am a widow with two wonderful grandchildren, Diane, 9, and Toby, 11. Their parents are my daughter-in-law, Susan, and my son, Miles. For several years I suspected that Susan and Miles just go through the motions in their marriage and are together just for the sake of the children. Although Susan and Miles are […]
Going Green 101 for Families: Teleclass Re-Cap
There is a lot of talk lately about families “going green,” buying organic and living more eco-friendly lives. But what exactly does this mean and how can parents incorporate green living into their day-to-day routines? This week, Mommybites held a very timely and informative teleclass, generously sponsored by Weleda and presented by Green expert and […]
Dr. Gramma Karen: Daughter-in-Law is Obsessed with Getting Pregnant
My friend, Mora, shared a troubling situation with me, and I would like your advice. Mora is concerned about her daughter-in-law, Julia. She says Julia, who is in her late 30s, is obsessed with getting pregnant. She has had many tests done and goes into wracking hysteria every month when she gets her period. Family […]
Remembering 9/11: Be and Be Better
We at Mommybites remember and honor all those who lost their lives on 9/11, thirteen years ago today. “Be and be better for they existed.” When Great Trees Fall by Maya Angelou When great trees fall, rocks on distant hills shudder, lions hunker down in tall grasses, and even elephants lumber after safety. When great […]
S.O.S. Product Review: Hampton Creek Just Mayo
*This is sponsored product review Review by Lisa Huntington I recently tried three flavors of Hampton Creek’s Just Mayo: Sriracha, Garlic, and Plain. I was impressed from beginning to end. I really value presentation, so I was already excited about this product before I even tasted it. The labeling is simple & easy to read. My […]