As a writer on a parenting blog, I’m what you might call a sleeper candidate. My children like to joke that I’m a “slug mom” – as in, the opposite of the infamous “Tiger Mom” type. My laissez-faire parenting attitude springs from a cocktail that’s one part nostalgia for my casual Midwestern 1970’s childhood, one […]
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Word Gap Guilt: How Parents Can Fill the Gap Even If We Work All Day
Parents are bombarded with the message that the more words a child hears each day, the more prepared they will be for kindergarten, for middle school and for life. Research has shown that children from economically disadvantaged households enter school with roughly thirty million fewer words than children from affluent backgrounds, and that disparity haunts […]
Busy Parents Eating Healthfully
I don’t mean to embarrass anyone. Especially not my awesome business partner and partner-in-crime, Mommybites co-founder, Laura Deutsch. But what are friends for? It is my honor and pleasure to tell you that Laura has spent the last year taking classes at the Integrative Institute of Nutrition and is now a certified health coach! Through […]
Juicing Recipes That Kids Will Love
Any parent with young children two-years-old and up will agree how tough it is to ask their kids to eat fruits and veggies – particularly the later. One thing I’ve learned as a parent these past three years is that we have to be creative in terms of how we serve these. In our case, my son […]
3 Things To Start Taking Back For Happier Parenting
Food “I always end up giving my food to my child.” Does this sound familiar? We are not talking about sharing, or a bite, but giving your snack or meal away. Your child just ate her snack, he just had his lunch, but now they are looking at you and your food. You. The food. […]
Connections Available: Using Technology To Strengthen Family Ties
Raising families in today’s technology-driven society can be daunting. We hear tales of cyberbullying, sexting, identity theft, and child predators that can leave us questioning if our devices deserve a place in our family life. While the threats posed are real, we can’t rule out the many positives technology brings to the table. With intentional […]
From Sniffles to Stitches: Caring for Your Child’s Health – Teleclass Re-cap
As a parent, your child’s health is of the utmost importance. This week, we held a very important and informative teleclass on caring for your child’s health, generously sponsored by Pager and expertly presented by Kim Henderson, MD, JD, experienced emergency medicine physician and loving mom. Dr. Henderson offered guidance to help you keep your […]
Healthy Living at Natural Products Expo East
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of attending the Natural Products Expo East in Baltimore. I was blown away right from the start! Upon arriving, there were vendors already outside, handing out samples of their delicious products. Once inside, it was incredible to see just how many companies there were with products that […]