Hi! I’m a former Manhattan nanny with 12 years’ experience, and I’m totally obsessed with the child care in a weird geeky way. My column is all about you the new parent, looking to go back to work after a long pregnancy and the birth of junior, or you, the mom who needs an extra […]
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Breastfeeding Basics: What Moms Need to Know – Teleclass Re-cap
We recently held an informative and important teleclass for expectant and new moms, generously sponsored by Lansinoh and presented by Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) and nationally-renowned breastfeeding expert, Gina Ciagne. Gina covered such topics as preparing for breastfeeding before baby arrives, tips to overcome some of the most common breastfeeding issues – like engorgement and […]
Keeping Baby Safe This Holiday Season
If you’re like most families, your holiday calendar looks like you’ve started a new job, had three kids AND invited the entire extended family to stay over at your place for a month! It’s easy to get caught up in the craziness of the holiday season and throw caution to the wind, but when you […]
Huge Holiday Giveaway from Mommybites!
Mommybites is thrilled to announce our HUGE Holiday Giveaway! ONE MOM will win over $1,000 in baby gear essentials – think gifts, stocking stuffers AND a few amazing things just for mom! Check out all these wonderful items and CLICK HERE TO ENTER TO WIN! Paper Culture Voucher for Holiday Cards ($300) Send holiday […]
Healthy Child Healthy World: Prenatal and Baby – Teleclass Re-cap
We recently held a very important teleclass on the health and safety of your newborn, generously co-sponsored by The Honest Company, and expertly facilitated by Christopher Gavigan, Co-founder and Chief Purpose Officer of The Honest Company and well-known environmental health leader, author and speaker. During class, Christopher discussed topics such as how to prepare a healthy […]
Time to Wake Up: Do We Overwork Our Kids?
It is 8 o’ clock in the evening on a Tuesday. A time when many people are putting their children to bed, preparing for the next work day. Homework is packed in bookbags, the children are reading a novel in their beds, awaiting lights out, having already showered and bathed. Lunch for the next day […]
A New Mom’s Guide to Taking Care of Herself
The first few months after the birth of a child can be exhilarating and petrifying. A difficult birth, struggling with breastfeeding, sleepless nights, and lots of self-doubt can make this period especially hard for a new mother. Here are 11 tips to help make life a little easier those first few months: REST Sleep when […]
Mommybites Chit-Chat: Dr. Kristin Carothers, Clinical Psychologist at the Child Mind Institute
Mommybites Chit-Chat: Conversations with luminaries, entrepreneurs and influencers in the parenting world Tell us a little about you (your background, your job, what makes you tick or anything else you think our Mommybites moms will find interesting). I am Kristin Joy Carothers. I am the mother of Amir, a soon to be 6-month-old baby boy, […]