Does vacationing with a baby sound like the least relaxing thing you can do? Well, you’re not alone there. Moms definitely don’t get a break on vacation, but there are measures you can take to help things go more smoothly and maybe even get a few minutes of peace.
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8 Tips for Getting Your Children on Board with Traveling
Be sure to put these eight tips into practice the next time you and your brood head out to see the world. That way, everyone will be happy with your travel experience — and ready for the next family adventure.
Too Much or Not Enough: Where Is the Line When It Comes to Your Child’s Safety?
Our main job as parents is to keep our kids safe and ensure they grow up to be contributing members to society. But there are often a few bumps along the way when we’re trying to find the balance between allowing them to spread their wings and still keeping tabs on them.
5 Fun Things for Families to Do in Brooklyn This Weekend
Looking something fun to do with your family as the summer winds down and the back-to-school season kicks off? Here are a few ways to fill your long weekend and celebrate Labor Day. You can also check Mommybites’ Events Board, which posts events each week.
What Exactly Is a Nanny Share, and Is It Right for Your Family?
As a parent, one of the most important decisions you’ll have to make is the one that determines who will care for your child when you can’t. For most, that means the decision between nannies and daycare while mom and dad are at work, but, in recent years, there has been a new trend on the rise.
How to Help Your Child Adjust to Life Back Home After Camp
After a few weeks away, your child is finally home from overnight camp! While your child is excited to see you again, returning to life at home can be difficult. After all, they were accustomed to the bubble of camp, where there is a strong community and each minute is spent with their close friends and counselors. Here are a few tips to help your child cope with “campression” and transition back into life at home.
30 Affordable Ways to Savor the Final Days of Your NYC Summer Staycation
With four kids under six years old, I’m often daunted by the freeform weeks of summer stretching endlessly from June through September. And then I remember: Summer is my chance to reconnect with my kids (those strangers who vanish into school 6+ hours a day) and my city.
Best Baby and Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Manhattan
Dining out with a baby, toddler, or even preschool-age kid isn’t always the easiest – you have to worry about strollers, high chairs, tantrums and picky eaters. Luckily, NYC has restaurants to suit even the youngest New Yorkers. Here are some of the best kid-friendly restaurants in Manhattan.
Tips for Finding a Great Babysitter in NYC
The busy city of New York can be tough to live in, especially if you’re a working parent. Whether you need to stay out for meetings, night shifts, to fetch some groceries without having the kids pull and tug at you, or even get out on a much-needed date night, a babysitter is a must have for every family.
Entrepreneurial Moms: Organizational Tips for Your Home-Based Business
For busy parents, running a home-based business can offer a wide variety of opportunities to maintain an income while still not missing out on some of your family’s most important moments.
Juggling work and home responsibilities is difficult enough when you work in an office away from home. However, it can reach a new level of challenge when business and pleasure fuse in the same place. Organization is critical to running home and work businesses effectively. It may seem like a daunting task, but you can certainly do it.