Like every city neighborhood, every suburb is totally different than the next—different personality, different vibe, different expectations. You get the idea. But, despite their differences, there are a few mom types who seem to pop up no matter where you go. In every suburb we’ve ever seen, these moms always seem to be right there, […]
Category: Moms
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Beauty and Health for Moms: Lifestyle, Nutrition, and Cosmetic Approaches: Teleclass Re-cap
In viewing non-invasive procedures as opportunities to augment, rather than substitute, for daily self-care, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Alan Bienstock, MD, MPH, encourages patients to adopt nutrition and other health habits to enhance all aspects of their well-being. We recently held a highly illuminating teleclass, during which Dr. Bienstock, founder of CosmedixOnCall – also our generous sponsor – […]
Twin Talk: What I Have Learned Since Having My Twins
My twins are turning 3 this month. I can honestly say that having them has been a non- stop learning curve. I’ve learned practical things, like how to prepare a bottle, to emotional things, such as how much it hurts you when your child is sad. Then there is everything in-between. I noted a few […]
What’s More Frightening Than Life Insurance? Not Having Any! Teleclass Re-cap
Are you scared, confused, or overwhelmed by the financial planning decisions ahead of you? Whether you are a parent of five kids or newly expecting, it’s hard to find time to enjoy a hot cup of coffee – let alone sit down and review your financial plan. It’s typically a boring, uncomfortable, and confusing task. […]
Friends Who “Knew Us When”
I just finished planning my annual girls’ weekend with my college crew and saw this awesome article on “annual girls’ weekends” by Angie Frederickson, which truly resonated with me in so many ways! Here’s a snip of my favorite part: I cherish our girls’ weekends, no matter how infrequent, because they are the only time […]
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 […]
Mommybites Chit-Chat with Deena Blanchard, Post-Partum Mental Health Expert and Pediatrician
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 a mom to three boys, Nathan, 13, AJ, 5, and Davey, 18 months. I am also […]
Is Failure An Option?
The stress and anxiety that students and parents exhibit each day can significantly impact accomplishing large and small goals. Each day we rise with our motors running, knowing that each precious minute counts, and we believe we are ready to face the day. Each day we face deadlines, decisions and debacles that we need to […]