Mother’s Day. The name says it all: “Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring mothers and motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world.” Although each country has its own traditions, here at Mommybites the Belgian Mother’s Day tradition is one of […]
Tag: Education
Demystifying Kindergarten Admissions and ERBs: Teleclass Recap
For those of you who missed this wonderful teleclass, generously sponsored by NYKids Club and wonderfully presented by NY PEAS (Private Education Advisory Service), here is a link to the taped class and discussion on Kindergarten Admissions and ERBs. Our presenters wanted us to share some helpful tips with you on navigating the Kindergarten admissions process. […]
Little Dancers Making a Big Difference
This past weekend my daughter hosted her very first fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House of NY. Her interest in the House began when she participated in the Fun Run in Kindergarten and she became committed, after having had the opportunity to tour the House. Her goal is to raise $12,775. This will cover a […]
Back and Forth Through Time on the Lower East Side
This past weekend, we headed down to the Lower East Side for an afternoon filled with history, fun and a deliciously messy meal! Our adventure began at the Tenement Museum on Orchard Street. This historical treasure trove of Old New York can only be enjoyed by guided tour. We chose the one most geared for […]
Nursery School Admissions: Teleclass Re-Cap
For those of you who missed this wonderful teleclass, generously sponsored by NY Kids Club and presented by NYC PEAS (Private Education Advisory Service), here is a link to the taped class on navigating the nursery school admissions process in New York. Vimmi and Jennifer of NYC PEAS provided some key tips during the teleclass […]
Museum of Natural History- Whales: Giants of the Deep
Our family always gets excited about new exhibits at the Museum of Natural History. The newest one, Whales: Giants of the Deep, does not disappoint. The Museum has an impressive ability to consistently curate exhibits that are family-friendly and really interesting for all age groups. While the little ones might not have the ability or […]
Upcoming May 2013 Moms Groups
The Moms Groups are an easy way to come together with great group of women to share experiences, ask questions and gather valuable parenting resources! Meet other moms in your neighborhood, find out about classes, and things to do as a mom in NYC, and have a play date with your little one each week! […]
Educational Planning for Children with Special Health Care Needs
Some premature infants or full-term infants are born with chronic medical conditions – and when they leave the hospital are in need of additional help at home, and eventually in school, due to their prematurity or medical illness. Other children acquire a medical condition at some time during their life. 12.5% of babies are born […]
When They Grow Up
For my daughter’s Kindergarten class this year, I took the lead on the class project for our school auction. Luckily, I had the opportunity to work with ClassicKids Photography on the Upper East side to create a fine arts mural with the theme “When I Grow Up.” Each child was asked to come dressed to […]
Traumatic Brain Injury and Orthopedic Impairments
Many children have different health issues caused by brain and spinal cord injuries and brain tumors, as well as orthopedic impairments. I have written in previous blogs about children with Other Health Impairments (OHI) and explained that the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) uses (OHI) as one of the 14 classifications for children with chronic […]