A reader asked the Mommybites staff: What the deal with stranger anxiety? My baby is extremely uncomfortable with strangers. Is it normal for babies and toddlers to be so nervous with new people? Expert: Marsha Greenberg Stranger anxiety is the distress a young child experiences usually between 6 and 12 months of age when someone […]
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When can I start feeding my baby solids?
You asked and you shall now receive. It’s only fair for us to share all of this stored up knowledge about a baby and what happens once the baby is born until they are no longer called a baby but a toddler! We now will answer, in a very public forum, all of those […]
What is the best way to tell a sibling they are having a new baby brother/sister?
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 […]
Green Parenting: Best Posts of 2011
By Elise Jones, blog editor As 2011 comes to an end, I wanted to reflect on my five favorite Green Parenting posts from 2011. My Green Parenting column was born from conversations with my team and the lovely Sarah from Practically Green. I wanted to share how I was a real parent who struggled […]
A Mother’s 12 Days of Christmas
By Sarah E. Visbeek, author of In the Trenches of Mommyhood On the first day of Christmas, my child’s school gave to me two dozen cookies requested immediately. On the second day of Christmas, my child gave to me 2 homework assignments. On the third day of Christmas, my child’s school gave to me 3 […]
Great Pieces of Advice
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen is on vacation until the new year. But have no fear, today we will be sharing some of our favorite pieces of advice she has given us over the past 3 months. If you haven’t caught up with Dr. Gramma Karen, you can find her giving advice to parents and grandparents […]
When should I potty train?
You asked and you shall now receive. It’s only fair for us to share all of this stored up knowledge about a toddlers and what happens when they start toddling (and talking)! We now will answer, in a very public forum, all of those burning questions about children in their second year. Each Wednesday, […]
What are some great activities to do with my 6 – 9 mo old?
You asked and you shall now receive. It’s only fair for us to share all of this stored up knowledge about a baby and what happens once the baby is born until they are no longer called a baby but a toddler! We now will answer, in a very public forum, all of those […]