When I was growing up, the main thing we worried about at Halloween was a non-packaged item that might be given to us by “freaks.”I do find it somewhat ironic that, of all things, we were warned about apples.Back then we weren’t concerned about genetically modified or organic varieties of apples. No, then we were […]
Category: Preschool
Just when you’ve got the sleep routines and potty training down, a whole new set of challenges (and delights!) emerge during the preschool years. You’re in luck because on our national blog you’ll find effective ways to deal with different temperaments, preparing for a new sibling, developmental milestones, dealing with picky eaters, here you’ll also find information on the nursery school admission process, the ERB’s, kid-friendly activities to do in NYC and more!
MELFIE (Mom Selfie) Of The Week – 10/17/2013
Each week Mommybites moms send us their Mom Selfies. We randomly choose a winner and send that mom a prize. We get SO many adorable Melfies each week, it’s difficult to choose! Congratulations to this week’s winner: MELFIE OF THE WEEK The Mels: Melissa & Melanie Melfies of the Week will be sent a gift! […]
Mommy Poppins Picks for the October 19th Weekend (Manhattan)
To help you plan your busy weekend, we have partnered with Mommy Poppins, the FREE online resource curating the best things to do for kids and families in NYC. Each week they will provide us with their top weekend picks for events and activities in New York City. Families can celebrate Halloween, Day of the […]
Mommy Poppins Picks for the October 19th Weekend (Brooklyn)
To help you plan your busy weekend, we have partnered with Mommy Poppins, the FREE online resource curating the best things to do for kids and families in NYC. Each week they will provide us with their top weekend picks for events and activities in New York City. Families can celebrate Halloween, Day of the […]
Mommy Poppins Picks for the Columbus Day Weekend (Brooklyn)
All Weekend: Open House NY and the Historic House Festival – Citywide Hundreds of NYC cultural institutions, historic homes, marvelous mansions and offbeat spots like cemeteries and artist studios open their doors to the public this weekend as part of OHNY and the Historic House Fest. While neither event is specifically aimed at families, many […]
Mommy Poppins Picks for the Columbus Day Weekend (Manhattan)
All Weekend: Open House NY and the Historic House Festival – Citywide Hundreds of NYC cultural institutions, historic homes, marvelous mansions and offbeat spots like cemeteries and artist studios open their doors to the public this weekend as part of OHNY and the Historic House Fest. While neither event is specifically aimed at families, many […]
Sensory Processing Disorder
Harry was an 8-year-old boy who loved basketball but couldn’t manage to go to more than two or three practices without leaving early and deciding to quit. He could rarely manage to make his shoes the perfect level of tightness so that his foot felt just squeezed enough, but even when he did, he couldn’t […]
No More ERBs: Two Admissions Advisors Share Their Reaction
Last week, the New York Times ran this piece about how many private schools will no longer require the ERB’s. We asked two admissions advisors to weigh in with their reaction to this: Its About Time… The ERB test has been around since our twenty years collectively in the admissions world! It has been a valuable […]
Back To School Deals
With the beginning of the school year rapidly approaching (where did the summer go?!), we at Mommybites are always reminded of the famous book/poem, All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. So in the spirit of heading back to school, we thought we would share a quote from it: Share everything. Play […]
Meet The Creators With Gary Osborne, Episode #6: Leather Head – Heirloom Personalized Football Maker
Meet the Creators with Gary Osborne, Child Style Expert & Founder of Oliver & Adelaide, Exquisitely American-Made for Children Children’s products are especially inspiring to me when I have I personally met the designer or artist who has hand crafted each piece. I appreciate the value and love that they inject into each stitch in […]