Many children love the ritual of curling up on a couch and reading a book. They can easily become lost in a story and consumed by the enthralling characters and gripping plot. Yet others completely lack this joy of reading. They would gladly engage in most other tasks: math problems, science experiments – even laundry […]
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Vegan Banana Date Bars
Are you looking for a snack or breakfast that is sweet, nutritious and full of fiber? Try these banana date bars, with a touch of light brown sugar and tons of flavor. The bars are made of simple ingredients that most people have in the kitchen, with the exception of dates, which have a long […]

Allergies: How To Feed Our Children On This Changing Landscape – Teleclass Re-Cap
1 in 3 American children now has allergies, autism, ADHD or asthma. This staggering statistic makes it difficult to ignore the role that additives in our food supply are having on our health. Busy moms may be wondering how it would be possible to make significant changes in your family’s kitchen – especially with limited […]

Reclaiming Your Inner Zen in the Beautiful Chaos of Motherhood: Teleclass Re-cap
Motherhood is the most wonderful, wild, unpredictable adventure! Filled with highs, lows, peaks and valleys, it’s bound to throw even the most relaxed moms for a loop. If you ever feel overwhelmed, know this: you’re NOT alone. What if you could make a quick modification to your daily routine and skyrocket your confidence, happiness and […]

Finding Your Tribe
It’s no secret that I am a TV junkie. One of my favorite TV writers is Shonda Rhimes -who, in my opinion, is transforming television. Those of you who saw Scandal‘s “The Lawn Chair” episode may agree. Which is why I absolutely loved her acceptance speech at the Human Rights Campaign Gala. Here is her […]

Music Matters- Learning for the Hearts & Minds of Young Children: Teleclass Re-Cap
We hear a lot about why music is good for children, particularly in terms of its impact on later academic achievement. Why does music matter? Does Mozart make you smarter in the short and long term? What are the many benefits of a musical life from birth? Last week, we held a highly informative and […]

Mommy Pick-Me-Ups
A Busy Mommy’s inner thoughts: “What time is it? What day is it? I’m so tired! Oh no the baby is crying! Where’s his blankey? What am I making for dinner? Did I shower today? How about yesterday? I think this shirt has spit up on it… Oh well. Where’s my brush? Forget it. I’ll […]

Newest Addition to the Mommybites Family
Please welcome the newest addition to the Mommybites family: Joy! Mommybites is thrilled to welcome Joy, our co-founder Laura’s new “baby” to our community. Joy is a Black Lab American Foxhound and is estimated to be about 1 1/2 yeas old. Laura and her family adopted her from the 11th Hour Dog Rescue Center. Joy […]