By: Elise Jones, babybites blog editor For most of us in the NYC-area, a visit to the doctor for our child’s one-year well visit usually results in a request to get your child’s blood tested for lead. For those parents who have been through the test with your children, you know it can be quite […]
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Finding Laughter in Unexpected Places
Hi Everyone! I like to laugh. Laughing feels good, relieves stress and can alter your whole mood. That is why, when I stumbled upon this funny Craigslist posting last week, I felt I just had to share it with all of you. Be warned, sometimes my humor, as you will see, is a little bit […]
A Letter from Heather – Finding Laughter in Unexpected Places
Hi Everyone! I like to laugh. Laughing feels good, relieves stress and can alter your whole mood. That is why, when I stumbled upon this funny Craigslist posting last week, I felt I just had to share it with all of you. Be warned, sometimes my humor, as you will see, is a little bit […]
Anonymity on the Internet
By Sarah E. Visbeek, author of In the Trenches of Mommyhood Unlike my hubby, who is extremely internet-leery (he’s adamantly not on Facebook and has no clue what Twitter is), I, obviously, am a bit more relaxed about the whole dubya dubya dubya. However. When I first began blogging and pretty much up until recently, I […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Staying At The Grandparents’ is Not So Easy
I feel really disappointed that my in-laws haven’t made it easier for us to stay at their house with our 14 month old. They have yet to provide anything, such as a porta-crib, toys, or books. We’d like to visit them more, but we always have to schlep so much stuff. They also don’t like […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Staying at the Grandparents’ Is Not So Easy
I feel really disappointed that my in-laws haven’t made it easier for us to stay at their house with our 14 month old. They have yet to provide anything, such as a porta-crib, toys, or books. We’d like to visit them more, but we always have to schlep so much stuff. They also don’t like […]
Our Notes on Discipline from Top-Notch Experts
Last week, we hosted our radio show on the the topic of DISCIPLINE. We invited three experts, Debbie Pincus, Scream-Free psychotherapist, Berit Rostad, owner of The Successful Child NY, and Amy McCready, founder of Positive Parenting Solutions, to come discuss the ins and outs as well as their tips on effective discipline. If you missed the […]
Benefits of Physical Activity
By Shnieka Johnson, museum educator, curriculum designer and independent consultant specializing in museums and schools Physical education, team sports, and everyday activity are a beneficial part of your child’s development, both physically and psychologically. Physical inactivity is a major risk factor for overall health, and it is a well-documented problem for American children. The American Heart Association […]