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 […]
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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 […]
4 Years of Sleep Tips & Tricks
After raising two kiddos and the oldest of which is four, I have several sleep tips and tricks I culled through two very different sleepers. I have read and tried just about every sleep “training” method out there, especially with little lady #1. She was to put it mildly, a difficult sleeper. In fact, she […]
Water Safety Tips
By safety expert Natania Blumenkehl, co-owner of Baby Be Safe The second most common cause of accidental death in children about 5 years and under is drowning. A child could drown in just 2 inches of water, which means, a bucket of water left from mopping, a toilet bowl, or even a bowl of water for […]
The Four Keys to Helping Your Child Become a Lifelong Reader: R.E.A.D.
By: Pam Allyn, Author, What to Read When & The Complete 4 Series; Executive Director, LitLife & LitWorld R = Ritual Rituals are important for all aspects of life Rituals provide comfort and joy, through predictability your child can take risks and learn new things Important to create rituals for reading aloud with all your children together, as well […]