Hello Moms! My name is Jenn Fadal, aka The Pack Mom, and my family includes: my husband, Cristan, my boisterous toddler, Sebastian, and my two canine boys Abe and Chico. Like you, my life is hectic. I thought that I was busy with just two dogs and a husband. Oh, how little I knew. Before […]
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A Twist On The Terrible Twos
So your child has turned two and has ideas of his own, and he expresses said ideas in FANTASTIC ways (yup, sarcasm). Do not fear, your sweet baby is not gone forever – perhaps for the next 25 minutes – but not forever. There are ways to quell the chaos of the Tenacious (note, not […]
How Can I Help My Daughter Be More Confident?
How can I help my daughter be more confident? How to raise strong, secure and confident girls is something that many parents struggle with. In fact, according to the latest statistics, 70% of girls believe they are not good enough and 62% of girls feel insecure about themselves. We actually interviewed Dr. Jennifer Harstein, author […]
Back to Nature for Better Health
Nowadays we are constantly reminded how important good probiotics, digestive enzymes and vitamins are. No doubt consumed as part of natural products, all these are a lot more beneficial to the body than taken as supplements full of synthetic ingredients and additives. Lacto-fermented foods are real, nourishing, packed with vitamins, minerals, enzymes and beneficial bacteria […]
Mommybites Online
A few of you have asked how and why Mommybites decided to start online parenting classes. Below is a clip from an article about our online classes featured on Macaroni Kids that explains: For Mommybites co-founders, Laura Deutsch and Heather Ouida, it all started with a few simple questions: Is there a way for all […]
No More Cupcakes and Tummy Aches
No More Cupcakes & Tummy Aches is a wonderful book to help explain to a child what Celiac Disease is as well as the challenges that might accompany it. This book is well written and clearly describes the symptoms and emotions of having Celiac Disease. It also discusses the process of visiting the pediatrician and […]
The Squabbling Grandparents
My husband Rick and I are the parents of twelve-month-old Martin. The problem you can help us with is my in-laws, Gracie and Hal. Apart they are the nicest, most pleasant people you’d ever want to meet. However, when they are together they constantly bicker with each other over the stupidest stuff. Gracie says the […]
Top 6 Made in America Spring Looks for Toddlers
It’s the time of year when the novelty of winter and the chilly weather it brings has turned into a tired weariness of grey skies, low temperatures and the need to bundle up (yet again) before stepping outside. One way to lift everyone’s spirits? Start thinking about spring and the airy, lightweight clothes and accessories […]