It is playground time and I’m not sure how to handle sharing. If my child rides her balance bike to the playground, should I let other kids play on it if they want? How about other toys that she brings? If you brought a book to the playground and someone saw it, said it looked […]
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Celebrate Breastfeeding Awareness Month This August
We are so excited to announce that Mommybites was selected by LatchPal as a top breastfeeding resource! Breastfeeding Awareness Month is in August, and to show support we are celebrating with a big BAM Giveaway with LatchPal & Friends! Get your FREE guide with all the top nursing brands with exclusive deals and resources – […]
When Praising Goes Too Far
As parents, it’s only natural to feel proud of your children. There is no greater feeling in the world than the pride you feel when your child does something noteworthy. And, if you’re like me, you like to shower your children in praise. You know how important your words of encouragement and approval mean to […]
Oral Health: From Pregnancy to Birth, Baby & Beyond – Teleclass Re-cap
Starting proper oral hygiene early is imperative to life-long healthy teeth and gums. Caregivers play a crucial role in educating and training children to develop “good habits” but they often don’t know how or where to start. We recently held an important teleclass on oral health, expertly facilitated by Oral Care Consultant, Marisa Salas, and […]
Bright Horizons Radio on Pandora®: Music the Whole Family Can Enjoy
Deep breaths, parents. Bright Horizons Early Education and Preschool has got you covered. They have created Bright Horizons Radio on Pandora® as a way to please even the choosiest music connoisseur – a.k.a. your sticky toddler. The station features a myriad of kid approved songs.
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Readers’ Responses to Grandparents’ Political Rants
My column, “Grandparents’ Political Rants Are Upsetting,” elicited responses from many readers. Impacts on Relationships A common theme expressed by several readers is the impact this presidential campaign is having on personal relationships. For example, one reader wrote: “Good advice — I think you might need to do some reruns of this [column] in the […]
Laura’s ‘Go-To’ Smoothie
With July 4th behind us, we are now in full swing of summer! And nothing says summer like a cool, refreshing smoothie. Smoothies are a brilliant way to start your mornings. They are healthy (if you make them that way), filling, and scrummy! Yes, smoothies can be healthy AND delicious – I promise! The key is […]
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 […]