By Elise Jones, blog editor “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” The Lorax With a message so strong it is hard not find it applicable to any of the environmental threats we face today. Dr. Suess wrote the book The Lorax in 1971. In […]
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2012 Mommybites Summit: Register Now
Hi, Everyone, In case you missed our email about this year’s Mommybites Summit happening at our new location, The New Yorker Hotel, here’s the nitty-gritty: Join us at The New Yorker Hotel on Wednesday, May 2nd at 6:00 PM for an evening of learning, socializing and shopping. Enjoy wine, cocktails (and mocktails), delicious food, meet […]
My Son’s Inheritance Is at Risk
When I was in my teens, I was wild and out of control. I got pregnant and decided to raise my son Robert on my own. (His biological father is not and will not ever be a part of his life.) When Robert was a few months old, I meet Steve, a truly wonderful, decent […]
The Avoid Soy Discussion—Continued…
By Aimee Raupp, author, licensed acupuncturist & herbalist, and women’s wellness & fertility expert Last month I wrote a blog for the Mommybites website, entitled: Avoid Soy—for you and for baby. And, boy oh boy did it stir up some healthy debate. This month, I am following up that blog with more information on soy and […]
There Are the Best Cold/Sinus Home Remedies for Kids
A Mommybites reader asked: What cold/sinus home remedies do you use for your toddler? Expert, Marsha Greenberg: Young children get colds more than any other illness and it can be a challenging time when we are trying to help our babies and toddlers feel better. They are not able to blow their own noses and […]
Living Vicariously Through Your Children?
By: Stefanie Weiss, mental health consultant & owner of Ask Stefanie Parents, do you remember what it felt like as a kid when you did not make the cheerleading squad, basketball team, or weren’t invited to the cool party? Did you go through a “gawky stage” in middle school when none of the clothing in […]
What Home Remedies Do You Use When Your Baby Is Sick?
What home remedies do you use when your baby is sick? Expert: Dr. Gina Lamb – Amato There are many natural home remedies for your sick baby. Here are some ones I recommend and also have used with my own baby. Colds and Congestion: Steam baby. Turn shower on as hot as possible and sit […]
What should I take with me to the hospital?
You asked and you shall now receive. It’s only fair for us to share all of this stored up knowledge about having a baby and what is going on with your body during those nine (really ten) months. We now will answer, in a very public forum, all of those burning questions about having a […]