Parenthood overwhelmingly revolves around moms in most cultures and societies. It has long been thought that bonding with mother (not father) is essential to baby’s development. Yet, some recent research has shown that primary school children scored higher in tests of empathy when they had formed a bond with their father during infancy. And while […]
I’m Losing My Hair!
After delivery, as our body adjusts and our hormones estrogen levels begin to reduce, our bodies go through a period of adjustment.
Self Control, Redshirting & Breastfeeding: The Brain Connection
Sandra, former editor in chief of Nature Neuroscience, shared with us her incredibly information findings on how our child’s brain works in conjunction with some of the larger parenting issues we face today.
Green Parenting: Interview with Dominique Browning of Moms Clean Air Force
We are beyond thrilled to be hosting our largest event of the year next week in NYC, the 2012 Mommybites Summit. This year, as an effort to show our growing commitment to education and giving back to the community, we sought out a charity that was near and dear to our hearts. Well as you […]
The Ultimate Moms’ Night Out!
We are so excited to see so many of you at the Ultimate Moms’ Night Out this coming Wednesday night at the iconic New Yorker Hotel Grand Ballroom.
Family Cruise Includes Unpleasant Brother-in-Law
And at the risk of hurting your feelings I want to suggest you stop focusing on Brad — making the cruise about how miserable Brad will make you — and focus instead on what you can do to make this the best possible experience for your parents, Debbie, and the four cousins.
Preparing for Kindergarten
Sounding out simple words and correctly writing letters are paramount skills to kindergarten success. With a solid foundation in each of these skills, students will have the early tools they need for excelling in school. Yet not all preschools emphasize these skills, and not all children even attend preschool. As a parent, there are several […]
What is a toddler sleep cycle?
Toddlers, like all of us, cycle in and out of sleep phases through the night. When toddlers are in a light sleep pattern they are prone to awaken and learning how to fall back to sleep takes time.