As summer draws to an end, I thought I would share with you a passage from one my favorite end-of-summer posts, written last year by Mommybites contributor Mina Mckiernan, as a letter to her daughters: My hope for you is that this summer inspired you to travel as much as possible in life, to seek […]
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Start the School Year Off Right
Back-to-school time is upon us already! Whether your child is just starting out at school or a seasoned school goer, it’s important to prepare yourselves for the start of a new school year. We reached out to development expert, Dana Rosenbloom, to provide us with some tips and resources on the separation process, the parent or caregiver’s role, and […]
S.O.S. Product Review: Hampton Creek Just Mayo
*This is sponsored product review Review by Lisa Huntington I recently tried three flavors of Hampton Creek’s Just Mayo: Sriracha, Garlic, and Plain. I was impressed from beginning to end. I really value presentation, so I was already excited about this product before I even tasted it. The labeling is simple & easy to read. My […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: A Grandmother’s Letter to Her Grandchildren
Dear Readers, In the spirit of National Grandparents Day on September 7th, I want to share a letter that a grandmother wrote to her grandchildren. I am collecting letters between grandparents and grandchildren. If you have a letter you wrote (or wish you had written!) as a grandparent or one that you received as a […]
Why Your Three-Year-Old is Not a Jerk
…And How to Keep Him/Her Like That OK, let’s go with the idea – that one that has been popping up all over your Facebook and Twitter feed – the idea that three-year-olds are as… umm… hmmm… assertive. It is kind of a rough call to make about a three-year-old, don’t ya think? But I […]
Finding a Family Friendly Community in a Different Country
Moving is never easy, especially when it involves moving to a different country – and with a family. Aside from finding a new home and jobs, you are likely looking for a family friendly community in your new location, which can prove even more difficult than the moving itself. While moving to a new country […]
Getting Great Group Photos of Kids
The group portrait of all your children… it always sounds like a nice idea. How often have you thought ‘I’ll bet Grandma would love a photo of all the kids together – I’ll see if I can make that happen!’ and then your sweet idea turned into a nightmare as you attempt to corral the […]
Should I Give My Kids Snacks?
I see parents carry around snacks – lots of snacks for their kids. I don’t do that. I want my kids to eat their meals. Am I being too tough? Am I starving my kid? There is nothing that sends some folks into high gear like their child saying, “I’m HUNGRY!” I am in no […]