I received many comments on my column, “My Granddaughter’s Secret,” (posted 1/19/12). One reader began her response with, “Well – this is really a hot topic!” I think what makes it hot is that it has several threads to it: the whole idea of secrets; the topic of religion as the source of the secret; […]
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Welcome to the new Mommybites!
Babybites is now Mommybites! We know how wonderful yet stressful it is to be a parent. We know that sometimes you need a place where you can have access to quality parenting advice from experts and from fellow moms. We know that some moms like reading advice via blogs, while others prefer watching parenting videos […]
Green Parenting: Our Homes Are Trapping Pollution Inside
By Elise Jones, blog editor We’ve been lucky in the northeast as of late, the weather has NOT been typical mid-winter weather. So the opportunity to open the windows to let in the fresh air has been ample. For those of you who are in colder climates and not able to open up your windows […]
Quick And Easy Superbowl Recipe
Hi, Everyone, With Superbowl weekend approaching, I have been getting many requests to share my famous lasagna recipe. Ok – that’s a lie. Not a single person has asked for the recipe and it’s not really famous. But… it is super quick and easy to make and would make a great contribution for a pot […]
I Dread Mealtimes with my Sister’s Kids
I am not a parent or a grandparent, but I am an aunt and I hope you’ll address this issue. My sister Brenda and her husband Patrick have two kids, my niece Kathleen, age 5, and my nephew Frankie, age 3. I adore these kids and love being with them, except at mealtimes. I dread […]
Green Parenting: Antibiotics Are Making Us Sicker
By Elise Jones, blog editor As long as I can remember, if I was really sick there was hope my illness could be treated by an antibiotic to be cured quickly. It was the mentality of my grandparents’ and parents’ generation who lived without these quick medicinal fixes and felt what the doctor told them […]
Family Bonding
Hi, Everyone, Go Giants! OK, so truth be told, I just said that to sound cool. In fact, up until recently I was not 100% sure if the Giants were a football or basketball team. I did not know that “touchdowns” were not called “goals” and that apparently you “root” for teams rather than “vote” […]
My Grandson Repeated Something Hurtful My Daughter Said
We live near our daughter, Carly, her husband, and their two children, Mikey, who is five, and Julie, who is ten. We spend a lot of enjoyable time with their family, sometimes babysitting, sometimes just everybody being together. A couple of weeks ago when the grandchildren were spending the weekend with us while their parents […]
