By Luke Hermann, M.D. & Tara Summers Hermann, R.N., B.S.N., Authors of Baby MEDBASICS® From the moment the invitation arrived, my son Beckett could not stop talking about Jake’s Justice League birthday party. He knew what present he would give (Batman figure), what costume he would wear (Batman) and what he wished for in his goody […]
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Green Parenting: The Story of Stuff Video
By Elise Jones, babybites blog editor Back when I was first introduced to Practically Green and their fantastic resources, I was busy checking out some of their action plans when I came across a video called The Story of Stuff. It isn’t often when a video resonates so deeply with me that I can […]
Parenting Children with Special Needs
Hi Everyone! This week’s babybites theme is parenting children with specials needs. As many of you know, I was a learning specialist for many years so this topic is especially near and dear to my heart. One of the most incredible speakers on this topic is a woman named Meg Zucker (born with a rare […]
A Letter from Heather – Parenting Children with Special Needs
Hi Everyone! This week’s babybites theme is parenting children with specials needs. As many of you know, I was a learning specialist for many years so this topic is especially near and dear to my heart. One of the most incredible speakers on this topic is a woman named Meg Zucker (born with a rare […]
Next Radio Show: Adoption & Foster Parenting 411
Join us for our next radio show: Tuesday, Sept. 20, 1- 2 p.m. ET! Times, they are a changin’ and the traditional family structure of the 1950’s (two, biological parents in the home) is on the decline according to the latest census. Increasingly common are blended families, families with adopted children, grandparents raising their grandchildren, […]
What is Your Back to School Bedtime Routine?
By Sarah E. Visbeek, author of In the Trenches of Mommyhood Starting out this school year with a 4th grader, a 2nd grader and a 1st grader, my husband and I decided to change the nighttime routine in our household. You see, we have always put all three boys to bed at the same time. Every […]
Using Art for Therapy
By Shnieka Johnson, museum educator, curriculum designer and independent consultant specializing in museums and schools While working as a museum educator, I encountered children of all ages, races, socioeconomic backgrounds, learning styles and abilities. My work with a particular group of children classified as having special needs had a lasting affect on my teaching style, and as […]
Green Parenting: What Does Fair Trade Mean?
By Elise Jones, babybites blog editor While grabbing a cup of coffee the other day at my new favorite cafe, I became curious about a term associated with the cafe’s coffee and tea: fair trade. I’ve heard of fair trade and I’ve always tried to purchase products that have the label when given a choice […]