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, […]
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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 […]
Five Questions with Dr. Edward Hallowell on the “Childhood Roots of Adult Happiness”
Dr. Edward Hallowell is the keynote speaker at our Mommybites Summit in NYC on May 20, 2010. He has authored several books on parenting, including one titled The Childhood Roots of Adult Happiness. We asked Dr. Hallowell to answer five questions about his own parenting and childhood. 1. What do you really want for your […]
Who’s More Exhausted? How to Win the Contest in Your Marriage
By Carla Hugo, an Integrated Lifestyle Coach and offers Key Coaching for Family Harmony and Wellness It’s dark. The alarm blares and you’re up and eating breakfast alone. You’re envious of your mate and kids snuggled in bed. Stressed and exhausted before you even start your day at the office, you rush off to work […]