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 […]
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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 […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Grandparents and Their Grown Children’s Divorce
Dear readers, This is an unabridged column I wrote for GRAND Magazine. With a 40 percent divorce rate in this country, many grandparents will witness the divorce of their grown children. Having been witness to signs that their grown child’s marriage was in trouble, some grandparents will not be surprised at the news of the […]
Lemon Blueberry Cake with Greek Yogurt
Are you looking for a cake that will is both delicious and nutritious? Try this recipe for Lemon Blueberry Cake with Greek Yogurt. The cake is moist, sweet and perfect for any time of the day. It’s also a great snack to pack in a lunchbox. With the warm weather approaching, I love to bake […]
Keeping Your Child In Bed So That You Can Stay In Yours
It’s 2 AM. Do you know where your three-year-old is? That’s easy. She’s standing next to your bed. Sound familiar? Also a wee bit terrifying. I recently did a post on why keeping your little one in a crib for as long as possible is the way to go, for many reasons. But the fact […]
How to Not Say NO All the Time
I am saying NO all the time. I never wanted to be THAT parent & now I am. What to do? Sick of saying NO? Stop. Ok, no, not entirely. You’re not obligated to say yes to 10 puppies, or even 1, or another princess dress (you house 7 already), or 4 more T-Rex dolls […]