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 […]
Category: Healthy Living
Healthy Living is where you can find more about how to live a healthy and sustainable lifestyle as well as how to better your emotional health. There are so many factors in our daily lives that all contribute to our overall health – nutrition, environment, products, stress, relationships, etc. – it is important for us to take a holistic look at how we can better our health in all we do.
Each week we will invite healthy living pros to come share tips and tricks we can all use to create a better environment for ourselves, our families and largely our world. Moms move the world: let’s make it a healthier one!
The Mommybites’ Healthy Living section is co-hosted by Mott’s and Mommybites. This partnership does not influence the content, topics or posts made on this blog. We always give our honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on all topics, products, and services.
What Is the Best Age For Your Child To Get Orthodontic Braces?
If you have children, you might be wondering if/when they should get braces. The answer is, it depends. All children have different orthodontic needs, and treatment that would be most effective for one child may not be the most suitable option for another. Some children may not require orthodontic treatment at all. Contacting an experienced […]
5 Signs Your Toddler Needs Glasses
Has your child been struggling at school? Do you notice that they can’t seem to make things out as well as they used to? Children don’t often tell their parents that they’re having vision problems, usually because they don’t realize that’s the problem in the first place. Here are five signs that your toddler may […]
Preparation Strategies for Children with Hospital Fears
Going to the hospital can be scary for patients of any age, but especially for children who have no idea what to expect and have heard fear-based language from others. When your child needs to undergo some sort of treatment in the hospital, you can do something to alleviate those fears. It all starts by […]
Tips to Minimize Your Child’s Fear of the Dentist
Compared with the level of dental care available today – with revolutionary products, innovative procedures and state-of-the-art equipment – the care that parents received years ago as youngsters was seemingly from the Stone Age. Some parents may have had difficulty relinquishing the fears they concocted as a result of those experiences. They must, however, find […]
Creating a Stress-Free Bedtime Routine
As parents, we tend to have a bit of a love/hate relationship with bedtimes. On the upside, it’s an opportunity for some soothing downtime with our families as we watch them wind down the day. We get to watch them splash around in the bath, cuddle up, read some stories, sing some songs, and wrap […]
Handling Conflict With Your Children
I’m a huge proponent of conscious parenting, the idea that you are present in the moment and look at each situation with a deep awareness of your own perspective and a thorough understanding of your own thoughts. One of my favorite authors and psychologists, Dr. Siegel, dives deep into this topic in his brilliant book […]
Natural Treatments For Allergies
The sneezing, the watery eyes, the itchy and runny nose, the congestion that just won’t subside — whether your symptoms are triggered by pollen in the air or cat dander on the couch, allergies are quite common. In fact, the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) predicts between 10 to 30 percent of […]