By Paula Seefedlt, owner of Head to Soul Nutrition For parents, September means back to school – new shoes, backpacks, homework, sports practice—it all starts again. For many of us, it also means a return to packing school lunch and snacks. So, how does a busy mom put together a healthy, kid-friendly lunch day after day […]
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Save Green & Go Green on Back-to-School!
By thredUP.com‘s Chief Mom, Carly Fauth I can’t believe another summer has just flown by! It’s that time of year for parents to pack away the beach towels and bathing suits and pull out the lunch boxes, notebooks, pens and pencils. Unfortunately back-to-school time is all about “new, new, new” and “buy, buy, buy.” This […]
These Are Common Chemicals in Kids’ Food That You Should Avoid
As a mom and a health coach, I’ve always been a label reader and one who is skeptical of food products with a cartoon character on the front and ingredients that remind me of chem class on the back. Recently I was asked by NYC Green Schools to research just what some of these ingredients […]
Bringing Home a New Baby to an Older Sibling
By Elise Jones, blog editor Soon after my first daughter turned two I brought home my second daughter. To say my first daughter was a bit in awe and more than a bit jealous, is an understatement. Big sis was already peeved I was not able to pick her up all the time and I […]
What My “Fit” Looks Like
by Elise Jones, blog editor I grew up in a very athletic family and part of the country. It was common for me to move from one sport to the next with little to no break between them. I continued this pattern all the way through college and stopped once I entered the NYC’s corporate […]
What to Expect at the Hospital
By Elise Jones, Mommybites blog editor As a first-time mom, the hospital was a daunting place. It is where I choose to go and give birth to my children, twice. I prepared for the hospital by talking to my OBGYN, taking childbirth classes, reading books, and getting input from other moms. To put it simply, […]
Five Ways to Become a Saner Mom
By Tammy Gold, Gold Parent Coaching Being a mother is one of the most rewarding, yet difficult jobs on the planet. A lot of moms however, do not recognize this important role as a full time job and like any other professional you deserve training, breaks and a lot of support. Below are some helpful […]
5 Tips for a “Smart Playroom”
By: Karri Bowen-Poole and Dale Oberlander, two educators who developed Smart Playrooms & who recognize that when children are engaged in a productive and organized play environment they learn and grow naturally. Remember that PLAY is important to a child’s intellectual growth. Children develop a sense of competence and leadership when you reinforce and value their […]