My husband and I are expecting our first child a few weeks after Valentine’s Day. The proximity to the “day of love” and just the pure excitement of meeting our little one has our hearts all a-flutter. It’s also set the stage for many a philosophical conversation about what kind of parents we will be, […]
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Is Tummy Time Really Important?
What’s the story with tummy time? I know I’m supposed to do it but my baby hates it! Is it really important? Great question! I hear this one a lot, since no one wants to see a baby uncomfortable. That said, yes, tummy time is as important as “they” say. The Back to Sleep campaign began […]
Running the Race Together
This past Sunday, I had the honor of running in the 4-mile “Super Bowl” race in Central Park with my 11-year-old. As we ran side by side, we passed many places that made up my son’s childhood. We passed the museum we went to when he was a baby in his stroller, the playground where […]
S.O.S. Product Review: Nurse Purse
*This is sponsored product review Review by Emily Becker-Weidman Nurse Purse manufactures stylish bags that hold a breast pump, pump accessories, and have room for other things a working woman or mom-on-the-go might want to carry with her. I was pretty excited to try it out; since being back at work, I had been carrying […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Advice for Interacting with Adolescents
Of late, my wife and I have been trying to understand and be better prepared to deal with our adolescent children’s behavior, especially our 15-year-old son’s changing and often-inexplicable behavior. Fortunately for us, we came across the work of Daniel Siegel, M.D. After watching some of his YouTube presentations and reading his book Brainstorm, it […]
Ask Amanda: Appreciating Literature Creatively
Q: What are some creative ways to keep track of books read at home? I want my children to have a museum of sorts which highlights the wonderful literature they explore both at home and in school. A: With National Read across America Day approaching in early March, it is a perfect time to gear […]
10 Reasons to Make Sleep a Priority
So you have given up caramel mocchacinos, bought a gym membership, and even jumped on the “be kind” bandwagon. But have you thought about adding improving your family’s sleep patterns to your New Year’s resolutions? Maybe you think sleep should just come naturally and is not something you can change. That’s a myth. Based on […]
The Ups and Downs of Parenting
Mommybites regular contributor, Wendy Bradford, started an important conversation amongst parents. One of the many reasons I adore and respect Wendy as a writer and a friend is her honesty and self reflection when it comes to parenting (and life). Most of the time, Wendy writes about how truly grateful and rewarded she feels to […]