We think of reading to a child as a quiet activity and sometimes it is – but not always at the beginning of toddler reading. Books open up new worlds for toddlers and can bring a shared experience of fun and playfulness with their special grownup. Toddlers by the age of 18 to 20 months are excited about […]
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Pregnant Women, Young Children & Radiation Dangers
I know some of you feel overwhelmed by the amount of dos and don’ts when it comes to protecting yourself from cancer-causing substances and environments. It seems that everywhere we turn, there is a warning of “Do this and you will be at a higher risk for cancer.” It all seems like so much. Most […]
A Smilestone Revolution
I have a crazy idea that I would love your input on. First, I should let you know this is the brain child of L, the seven-year-old daughter of one of our bloggers. You see, L asked her mom if she could write a blog post for Mommybites to describe her incredible journey in growing […]
Our Son and His Family Are Temporarily Living with Us
Our son Danny and his wife Cheryl have two children, four-year-old Gretchen and two-year-old Nate. When Danny and his family, who live in another state, decided to build a new home, he called and said they needed to live with us for five months while their new home is being built. We are now into […]
Running the Numbers: An American Self-Portrait
A picture is worth a thousand words, right? Well, there are some pictures that actually represent WAY more than words. Some are so arresting, they actually make you really stop and think – hopefully altering your future actions. Take, for example, the over 40 images created to depict how contemporary American culture uses everyday items. […]
Back to the Movies!
I love going to the movies. Before I had kids, I’d to go to the movies a lot (even by myself sometimes). But after having kids,I started going less and less. The movies started late, so I chose sleep over going. Not to mention, my husband and I have very different tastes: he likes romantic […]
Think Yourself Healthy in 2013
It’s not too late for a healthy 2013! New Year’s has come and gone and unfortunately, so have many of our resolutions. Statistics show that by now, most have either ditched their vows to eat healthy and lose weight altogether or have fallen a bit too far off course. So perhaps we’ve been approaching this all […]
Three Parenting Resolutions for This Year
We make resolutions to lose weight, work harder, save money, clean more – and on and on and on. This New Year, make a resolution that will change your family and your life! Here’s how in three steps (I won’t say these are easy steps, as they do take some getting used to). 1. Use […]