Slacktivism is the act of participating in a cause or campaign without getting involved. It generally requires you to share, like, tweet or pass something on via email, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Since it is the path of least resistance in showing support for a cause, people end up having a “feel good” vibe for participating.
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!
Readers’ Follow-Up Comments
Several readers responded to my 2/16/12 column, How to Tell My Children Their Grandmother Has Cancer. After dealing with the situation for several weeks, Laurie, the mom who initially sent in the situation, shared her experiences and commented on the “Guidelines for Telling Your Child That a Family Member Has a Serious Disease or Illness” that […]
Green Parenting: Food Safety- Long Term Effects
There has been a link between food-born illnesses and long-term health effects that may have you rethinking that street kabob you inhaled last week. It seems that if you have had food poisoning in your life – no more than a few small instances – your body and health will probably pay for it down the road.
Grandmother’s Hurtful Behavior Towards Grandson
I am in desperate need of some sound advice as some issues between my 12-year-old son, Davey, and my mother have come up. Of my three children, she’s always favored him, felt a bond with him. Some background: My mom’s behavior has always been very on and off. In years past I would leave home […]
Green Parenting: Top 12 Most Contaminated Foods
By Elise Jones, blog editor Eating well is one of the most important things I do for myself and my health. It is also the best way for me to demonstrate how serious I am about my health to my children. They see me in my exercise clothes but they don’t actually see me exercise. […]
Spring Forward with Yoga
By Kami Evans, founder of Elahi Yoga and holistic health coach As the seasons pleasantly change and the weather warms, we tend to think about ways to be more active. With such transitions come great opportunities to experience new activities with your family. Here are some beginner moves to engage the family in a group yoga […]
Your Current Slavery Footprint
By Elise Jones, blog editor Have you ever thought about what goes into making that shirt you are wearing? What about that beverage you are drinking? Or the computer you are reading on right now? These are all everyday items we use over and over again but what I’m about to say may shock you: […]
Our New Mommybites Newsletter Format
Well check us out! Nope, we did not get a new hair cut. Nope, we did not get our teeth whitened. What’s that you say? Something looks different? Well, you’re right! We now have a new newsletter format that will make it much easier for you to get all of our great weekly information without […]