Hello Mommybites Community! I am Kate Motz, mother to three amazing kids (ages 8, 9 and 11), owner of a wellness center, community volunteer and Integrative Nutrition Coach with 20 years of experience in the health and wellness industry. But first and foremost, I am a woman. And like you, I know what it’s like […]
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Supporting Your Baby’s Development – Why Music Matters: Teleclass Re-cap
Music can play a powerful role in our lives, and for babies and young children, introducing music early on can promote healthy brain development. The impact of music on the brain is becoming a ‘hot’ topic in science. This week, we held a fun and illuminating teleclass with expert Deanna deCampos, founder of Eastside Westside […]
Why Play is So Important
There has been so much researched and written about play, that I thought it would be a good idea to share some of the great resources on WHY children should play. Dr. David Elkind asserts, “If we encourage and facilitate children’s true play, we bequeath them an important and priceless gift, an album of joyous […]
Teach Your Children About a Healthy Lifestyle
One of the most satisfying legacies we can leave our children is a commitment to health -and it’s never been more important. According to the CDC, nearly 1 out of 6 children is struggling with obesity. Cases of Type 2 diabetes in children, which is preventable, are on the rise as well. We all want […]
Raising Inclusive Kids
Knowing that one of my main goals as a parent is to raise my sons – above all else – to be kind to people, my mom sent me this great article on fostering kindness. In My Worst Nightmare – What if I Accidentally Raise the Bully? by Leslie Blanchard, the author describes how her […]
Breastfeeding Basics – Everything Moms Need to Know: Teleclass Re-cap
We recently held an informative, fun and illuminating teleclass for expectant and new moms, generously sponsored by Lansinoh and expertly presented by Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), Gina Ciagne. Gina covered such topics as preparing for breastfeeding before baby arrives, tips to overcome some of the most common breastfeeding issues – like engorgement and milk supply […]
How I Got My Children to Brush Their Teeth
I’m sure there are a lot of parents who can relate to the never-ending battle of getting children to brush their teeth. I’m not sure why this is such a common daily struggle, but I know that it is. I’ve seen parents handle the situation in many different ways, but I finally found a trick […]
Give Your Kids a Safe Haven
It is said that the only way to truly live a fruitful life is to take risks. We are encouraged to get out of our comfort zones, compromise and take the road less taken. However, as a parent, there are a lot of things that you shouldn’t be risking. One of these is a safe […]