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. […]
Category: Nanny
Welcome nannies and parents! The relationship between a caregiver and a child can be one of the most important relationships for a child and one that parents often have the most questions about. Here you’ll find articles, videos and events on how to find a nanny, fostering a positive relationship between caregivers and children, improving the communication between caregivers and parents (and vice versa!) and more!
The Importance of Excellent Role Models
By Lindsay Bell, co-founder of Lucky Lil’ Darlings Whenever I tell someone that I’m the oldest of five girls, I get the same response: “your poor dad.” With five lively kids, my parents often needed a helping hand, someone my sisters could look up to— a role model— in comes big sis! I always loved caring […]
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 […]
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 […]
Green Parenting – A Message from the Lorax
By Elise Jones, blog editor “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” The Lorax With a message so strong it is hard not find it applicable to any of the environmental threats we face today. Dr. Suess wrote the book The Lorax in 1971. In […]
The Avoid Soy Discussion—Continued…
By Aimee Raupp, author, licensed acupuncturist & herbalist, and women’s wellness & fertility expert Last month I wrote a blog for the Mommybites website, entitled: Avoid Soy—for you and for baby. And, boy oh boy did it stir up some healthy debate. This month, I am following up that blog with more information on soy and […]
Living Vicariously Through Your Children?
By: Stefanie Weiss, mental health consultant & owner of Ask Stefanie Parents, do you remember what it felt like as a kid when you did not make the cheerleading squad, basketball team, or weren’t invited to the cool party? Did you go through a “gawky stage” in middle school when none of the clothing in […]
Green Parenting: Green Resources on the Web
By Elise Jones, blog editor There is a plethora of information available online about almost every environmental topic under the sun. But looking for the best green products or a trusted green resource can be tricky. How do you know if a product is really green or if a site is to be trusted? Not […]