Seven-and-a-half years ago, when our first child was born, we started the search for a nanny. We asked everyone we knew for referrals, interviewed a number of women and then resorted to a local baby-centered website with a great deal of trepidation. We interviewed some wonderful women, but had to go with our new parental […]
Category: Big Kid
We know you probably hear this all the time, but don’t kids grow up so fast!? One minute you’re worrying that your baby will never sleep through the night and may very well go to school without being potty trained and the next minute, they’re all grown up (which brings its own set of challenges!). Don’t worry because on our national blog you’ll find information fostering positive friendships, healthy eating habits, language and developmental delays, protecting your children from predators, reinforcing learning, here you’ll also find information on the kindergarten admissions process, the ERB’s, after school activities, things to do on the weekends and more!
Surreal Times in the City
It’s a week like this past one that makes your head spin in more ways than one. Our family, like so many others, gathered batteries and flashlights and stocked up on groceries and water in preparation for Hurricane Sandy. Our kids have been dying for a black out – we didn’t have one during Irene. […]
Does Money Buy Happiness?
I heard the old saying, “Money can’t buy happiness” the other day and it reminded me of a very interesting Blog Talk Radio show that we hosted a while back on “Advantaged Children.” Our guests were Dr. Karen Rancourt (from ask our Ask Dr. Gramma Karen column) and Dr. Christine Fernandez. Here is an overview […]
Explaining Natural Disasters to Your Children
In light of Hurricane Sandy, we thought we would share this article from NY Family Magazine with you that we wrote a few months ago that provides ways to talk with your children about severe weather conditions. With ever-increasing incidents of severe weather occurrences come questions – questions that are, for many parents, not so […]
North Fork Fun – Carousels, Seafood & Wine!
This past weekend we headed to Greenport, on the North Fork of Long Island. It’s our fourth trip there and one we all look forward to each year. Greenport was once a whaling and ship building village, as well as a huge oystering center, in the first half of the 20th century. It’s also known […]
Halloween Coming Soon: Common Dentist Questions
As a chocolate lover, I love Halloween. I especially love Halloween in NYC. Unlike the ‘burbs where I grew up – where I often walked half a mile between houses – here in the city, you can fill a Halloween bag in no time! That’s the good news. The bad news is – now that […]
Fabulous Fall Deals in New York!
What makes fall in New York so fabulous? The take-your-breath-away leaf colors in Central Park, extra chocolatey hot chocolate at Serendipity’s, trick-or-treating along NY’s side streets (and secretly high-fiving yourself when someone gives away full-sized Reese’s Peanut Butter cups that mysteriously end up in your bag), and now… Mommybites Fabulous Fall Deals! That’s right – […]
Lessons (and Heartaches) of Second Grade
After a packed summer, my girls were excited to start the school year. My oldest was starting second grade, and my youngest, kindergarten. My seven-year-old took great pride in preparing her little sis for what her school was like. She covered it all – recess rules, cafeteria food, P.E, etc. They had elaborate plans to […]
Local Yokel: Beehives & Buzzcuts
Welcome to our Local Yokel blog! Each month, we will be highlighting a local New York business that we know you will find inspirational. You’ll learn tidbits such as how they support the local community and economy, their advice and reflections on being business owners, tips on work-life balance, and even what some of their […]
The Evolution of a Working Mom
Before having kids, I loved my career. I was a Recruiter, and enjoyed my small company and colleagues, the feeling of satisfaction in finding someone the perfect job and the great commissions! I worked alongside one of my best friends and seldom dreaded Monday mornings. When I was pregnant, I couldn’t fathom being a stay […]