Everyone wants their kids to be able to get outside and enjoy the summer sunshine, but it is not just the sun’s rays you should be worried about. Many everyday products, including plastic beach toys, swim diapers, snack bags, and even kids’ sunscreens, contain known carcinogens and neurotoxins. The good news is that there are […]
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Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Grandmother Is Offended by Granddaughter’s Swearing
Recently, as a favor to my daughter-in-law, I started picking up my 11-year-old granddaughter and two of her friends after their sports practice and driving them home. Call me a prude, but I find the swearing these three girls do to be offensive, and the way they talk about sex is disgusting and makes them […]
Bullies Hiding Behind the Social Media Screen
According to a Consumers Report 2011 study, 43% of teens aged 13 to 17 report that they have experienced some sort of cyber bullying in the previous year, and 34% of those who have had any engagement in cyber bullying have been both a cyber bully and been cyber bullied. It should be no surprise […]
Sweet Spots Award Goes To Mommybites Mom!
*The full and original blog on this award can be found on Mary O’Connor’s Life is Full of Sweet Spots blog. Mommybites would like to congratulate fellow Mommybites mom, Homeira Walter, for winning the first annual Sweet Spots Award for her dedication to helping her fellow community in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Below is […]
Encouraging Fun Summer Reading
Looking for a fun summer project that will capture your child’s love of reading and encourage them to share it? Allow me to introduce you to an enterprising young lady, Becca Halaney. She is thirteen and going into eighth grade. She is a creative writing fanatic and is keenly attuned to grammar. Her favorite book […]
Teaching Your Children a Win-Win Attitude
As parents it is sometimes difficult for us to teach our children that winning is anything more than beating someone at a game or contest at the expense of another person losing. It doesn’t have to be that way. There are circumstances when a win-win attitude engages people and attracts the best in everyone. So […]
Solving the Puzzle of Sensory Feeding Issues
We love to eat… and we love to bring the joy of healthy food & family mealtime into the homes of children we work with. But we know feeding your little ones may not always be a piece of cake, no pun intended. We know how tiring and frustrating it could be at times. Some […]
Stopping Your Child From Being The Victim & The Bully: Teleclass Re-cap
Watching your child get bullied – or seeing your child bully – is a frightening experience for any parent. It is challenging to figure out how best to intervene, while fostering independence and social success. In this teleclass, expertly presented by Dr. Rachel Gotler, we discussed important information about the nature of bullying, as well […]