You asked and you shall now receive. It’s only fair for us to share all of this stored up knowledge about a toddlers and what happens when they start toddling (and talking)! We now will answer, in a very public forum, all of those burning questions about children in their second year. Each Wednesday, we […]
Reliable Child Care for a More Balanced Family Vacation
By Lindsay Bell is the co-founder of Lucky Lil’ Darlings I have been babysitting for most of my life. As the oldest of five girls it comes natural for me to bee-line it towards the nearest child. When I first moved to NYC six years ago I began doing what I knew best; I babysat […]
Clothing tips for pre- and post-baby?
You asked and you shall now receive. It’s only fair for us to share all of this stored up knowledge about having a baby and what is going on with your body during those nine (really ten) months. We now will answer, in a very public forum, all of those burning questions about having a […]
Green Parenting: What’s In Our Toothpaste?
By Elise Jones, blog editor It never ceases to amaze me when I’m at the store looking to purchase a staple for one of my children what I discover when I look a bit closer at these items. This week (because strep throat has descended upon my house like the plague) I’ve had to purchase […]
Readers Respond to My Granddaughter’s Secret
I received many comments on my column, “My Granddaughter’s Secret,” (posted 1/19/12). One reader began her response with, “Well – this is really a hot topic!” I think what makes it hot is that it has several threads to it: the whole idea of secrets; the topic of religion as the source of the secret; […]
Keeping Your Tot Active – Why and How?!
By Julianne Spohrer, Early Childhood Education Director, Kick & Play Kids, step away from the iPad! I know it’s full of fun, educational games, but finger swipes are not exercise! Parents, you’ve heard it many times but getting your child involved in movement classes and sports is crucial for his/her development. Think about how toddlers […]
Welcome to the new Mommybites!
Babybites is now Mommybites! We know how wonderful yet stressful it is to be a parent. We know that sometimes you need a place where you can have access to quality parenting advice from experts and from fellow moms. We know that some moms like reading advice via blogs, while others prefer watching parenting videos […]
Some Amazingly Simple Distractions to Keep a Toddler Occupied on a Long Trip
A Mommybites reader asked: What are some great traveling ideas for keeping a toddler occupied on a plane or car trip? How to Distract a Toddler on a Long Trip Expert: Marsha Greenberg Traveling with a toddler can be tough if it is a long trip but here are some ideas to help: Bring masking […]