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 […]
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.
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 […]
Microwave Blueberry Jam
Are you looking for a quick way to make jam without any added preservatives? Try this easy microwave blueberry jam that can be done in less than ten minutes in your microwave. I had some overripe blueberries at home and didn’t want to waste them, so I decided to try a jam with them. I pureed […]
Keeping Your Kids Healthy and Fit During the School Year
Your child’s health is your first priority, and one of the best ways to keep her strong and active is with fitness programs designed for younger children. These programs are not intended to increase muscle mass or definition, but rather focus on teaching kids to how to use their energy in a beneficial manner. Childhood […]
The Benefits of Breastfeeding
Just recently, several friends and family members of mine had new babies, and it reminded me of how often new moms have questions regarding breastfeeding. Additionally, a lot of advice is given to new moms and often it may differ – adding to their questions and concerns. Whether you are a new mom or not, […]
Preventing First Caesareans: Guidelines You Can Discuss with Your Doctor or Midwife
Many pregnant women are concerned about the high rate of cesareans, and with good reason. One in three women in the United States (32.7%) now give birth by cesarean, and the dramatic rise has not improved outcomes for moms or babies. In fact, data suggest that rates above 15% may do more harm than good. […]
The Dreaded Colic: What It Is, Isn’t, and How To Deal
The word “colic” gets tossed around a lot when it comes to babies. And yet, it remains one of the great mysteries of the babysphere. As a Happiest Baby Educator and family sleep consultant, I have read my fair share about colic and know from working with families who have been affected by it how […]
The Natural C-Section
“The Natural Cesarean” is a current trend being widely discussed. At first it may sound a little barbaric – natural surgery? But fortunately that is not what is meant with this shift in a surgical birth. Often, surgery consists of a cold, sterile, unfriendly environment, out of keeping with the warm, embracing, loving visions that […]