My 3 year old will NOT sleep. He keeps coming out of his room and it’s driving me crazy. How can I make him sleep? Well, you can’t really make him sleep, but you can create an environment that is conducive to sleep. Start by having a routine and keep it the same almost every […]
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Keeping Kids Active For Better Health
Keeping children healthy as they grow is important. Unfortunately, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have found that more than a third of all children are overweight or obese. That’s a genuine problem for them, since being overweight in their formative years makes it far more likely they’ll be overweight their entire life… […]
The 5 Realities of Braving Air Travel with Kids
Who has ever been scared or fearful getting ready to travel with your kids? I’ve recently been there myself. The idea of a little rest and relaxation and ditching the cold is great in theory, but then the reality sets in. There are several emotions of vacation prep: Elation: Book the vacation… Woo hoo! Apprehension: […]
Delicious Peanut Butter Recipes
Here’s a little bit about Pic’s Really Good Peanut Butter: From its origins in Pic Picot’s garage in 2007, Nelson, New Zealand-based Pic’s Really Good Peanut Butter has today become New Zealand’s No. 1 peanut butter and can be found in gourmet and specialty stores and supermarkets in Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, the U.K. and […]
Better Health Better Romance
Actress Eva Mendes dropped women’s jaws around the country when she said that sweatpants cause divorce. What was meant to be a light-hearted comment turned into a full debate among social circles nationwide. Are sweatpants really that bad? Although Eva Mendes has made a public apology, people are still analyzing the comment. It’s brought to […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Should I Let My Daughter Spend Time with My Abusive Mother?
My childhood was fraught with emotional, psychological, and physical abuse by my mother. She was a daily drunkard for most of those years. Although sober for many years, she has been a pill abuser off and on. My father knew what was going on but never intervened. My daughter Rachel was born in 2005 and […]
Superfoods are Super Foods for Children
You may have heard of the term ‘superfoods’, but what are they? These are foods that are packed with nutrients including antioxidants, minerals and vitamins. Often, children are picky eaters and you may never expect them to eat a superfood. Not true! Here are some of my favorites that are good for you and your […]
Roasted Cauliflower Soup
Hello Mommybites Moms! Anyone as excited as I am about the impending snow? It’s about time, right? To me, the best part is being home-bound with my family, with nowhere to go and nothing to do – just complete relaxation and togetherness! And I love cooking up some good old comfort food. Hot chocolate for […]