Hiring a nanny can be quite a blessing for many households. Between busy schedules, careers, extra-curriculars, and everything else that pops up in our daily lives, having someone there to lend a hand can be a godsend. That is, as long as you find the right someone to help out and you take the proper steps to keep things running smoothly.
Category: Moms
Welcome moms! In case the name Mommybites didn’t clue you in, everything about this site and this company is designed with you in mind. We know how joyful yet overwhelming motherhood can be, so in addition to all the amazing information you’ll find on our national blog such as finding balance, relationships, health, products, finances and work, here you’ll find specific information on being a mom in the hip yet sometimes daunting city!
How to Choose the Right Private School without Losing Your Sanity
Choosing the right school for your child can be a daunting, exhausting and nerve-wracking process, especially in New York City. Many parents put their child’s name on preschool waiting lists before they’re even born. Even then it’s not a guarantee your child will be given a place.
5 Life Altering Babysitting Discipline Techniques That Really Work
Oftentimes, the difference between a frustrating babysitting experience and an utterly perfect one lies in how we prep our sitters (or how the sitters prep for the littles for that matter). Whether you’re a babysitter looking for tips for getting the kiddos to listen, or you’re a parent looking to improve the chances of keeping a good sitter on the hook, there are a few fool-proof tricks to keep things running smooth and fun!
Five Reasons Moms Should NOT Feel Guilty About Receiving a Little Help
“Mother” is a loaded word. It’s a role. It’s being “God in the eyes of a child.” It challenges what being an adult and individual means. When your child is born, you toss everything else out of the window. That little bundle of joy comes first.
Tips for Checking References When Searching for a Nanny
After a flurry of nanny interviews, you’ve finally narrowed down a candidate that seems like the perfect fit for your family. She has experience, she’s down-to-earth and level-headed, and oh, one minor detail—your kids absolutely love her. You couldn’t be happier, but don’t sign on the dotted line just yet…
5 Questions to Ask a Potential Nanny for Your Infant
It’s hard enough to leave your children with anyone that’s not you, but having to leave your infant? We’re talking next-level hard. But sometimes, it’s just a necessity. Whether it’s because you have an unusually short maternity leave or just feel overwhelmed and need to get away for an hour or so, hiring a nanny for an infant requires a great deal of forethought and careful screening.
7 Reasons Why Moms Make the Best Employees
Moms make rockstar employees who go above and beyond the scope of most jobs. Why you ask? Being a mom comes with a laundry list of skills and talents that most employers only dream about finding in prospective employees.
7 Momma Must-Have Summer Gadgets for 2018
It may be hard to imagine with old man winter hanging on with a death grip this year, but the warmer days of summer are just around the corner. And with it comes the oh-so-fun days of chasing the littles around in the heat with a bottle of sunscreen and jugs of water to keep them protected and hydrated.
4 Ways to Instill Independence in School
Within just a few short years, our students, staff, and families have come together to create an unparalleled school community, one that is determined and eager to face whatever challenges come next.
15 Things You Have to Do in NYC Before Baby Turns One
New York is one of the best cities to live. With a variety of things to do, there’s never a shortage of places to visit to fill your day. As your little one gets older, there will be more activities the two of you will have opportunities to participate in together. But you don’t have […]