It’s October and by now most of you know what it means to “think pink.” That’s right, every October the breast cancer non-profits come out in full force to support breast cancer treatments, awareness, cures and prevention. But what of the four are the most important to you: treatments, cures, awareness or prevention? I’m going […]
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Social Media for Kids
OK, parents, let’s face it – social media is here to stay! Whether you like it or not, it is a part of our kids’ future. At a recent round table discussion with parents and renowned children experts, we contemplated the positives and negatives of how social media is impacting our kids. Being a mom of […]
Diary of a New Green Mom: Organic Meals Delivered
I am not great in the kitchen. I have only used one burner on my fancy stove, ever. I never made my own baby food for the kids. Before kids, I kept very little food at home and ate meals out or ordered in after work. Now, I am still challenged to stock the kitchen […]
Son Marries While Grandmother is Dying
My friends, Sally and Mark, never saw their grandchildren (ages five and seven) until a year ago. The family estrangement happened nine years ago when Sally and Mark’s son, Ronnie, was getting married to Emily. Ronnie and Emily had planned their wedding to take place on a cruise ship with family and some close friends […]
Consider Who’s Present During Your Labor
Who do you want with you during labor? Renowned midwife, Ina May Gaskin, describes a phenomena called the “Sphincter Law” in her book, Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth. While it may sound funny, there is much truth to this theory, especially in relationship to birth. Here are some of the basics of her Sphincter Law: […]
Take a Chance Tuesdays
You know that great Abba song, Take a Chance on Me? You know how – when you hear it – you can’t help but smile, tap your feet and sing along? It’s just a feel-good song. It’s also the inspiration behind our new Mommybites offering, called, Take a Chance Tuesdays. Take a Chance Tuesdays is […]
Chaos of Parenting: Six Signs of Acceptance
The post-partum period is made up of late nights and early mornings and what felt to me like a whole lot of waiting; waiting for the incessant crying to melt away and some small bit of sanity to return, and praying for a moment of peace. While eventually babies do learn to self-soothe, few other […]
Divorce and Children: Teleclass Re-Cap
We hosted our first teleclass recently, dedicated to discussing the topic of children and divorce. We discussed that divorce is rarely easy, especially when children are involved – but it does not need to sentence children to a lifetime of emotional troubles. One the most important things to keep in mind, according to our speaker, […]