In this teleclass, expertly presented by Amanda Lehrman, we discovered that you cannot “teach” a child to read. All parents do is provide skills for their children to apply when they are ready. Amanda provided ways to encourage this skill and increase your child’s early reading and comprehension. If you missed this enlightening teleclass, you […]
Tag: Activities
There are so many activities associated with motherhood – both for mom and baby. Being a mom is wonderful and complex, miraculous at difficult, frustrating and fun – sometimes all at the same time. Our articles discuss not only activities associated with your role as a parent – and tips on rockin them – but also provide plenty of things for you and your littles to do. If you’re looking for events in NY for kids, check out our events page.
Green Summer Beach Essentials for Babies and Toddlers
Everyone wants their kids to be able to get outside and enjoy the summer sunshine, but it is not just the sun’s rays you should be worried about. Many everyday products, including plastic beach toys, swim diapers, snack bags, and even kids’ sunscreens, contain known carcinogens and neurotoxins. The good news is that there are […]
Bullies Hiding Behind the Social Media Screen
According to a Consumers Report 2011 study, 43% of teens aged 13 to 17 report that they have experienced some sort of cyber bullying in the previous year, and 34% of those who have had any engagement in cyber bullying have been both a cyber bully and been cyber bullied. It should be no surprise […]
Sweet Spots Award Goes To Mommybites Mom!
*The full and original blog on this award can be found on Mary O’Connor’s Life is Full of Sweet Spots blog. Mommybites would like to congratulate fellow Mommybites mom, Homeira Walter, for winning the first annual Sweet Spots Award for her dedication to helping her fellow community in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Below is […]
Encouraging Fun Summer Reading
Looking for a fun summer project that will capture your child’s love of reading and encourage them to share it? Allow me to introduce you to an enterprising young lady, Becca Halaney. She is thirteen and going into eighth grade. She is a creative writing fanatic and is keenly attuned to grammar. Her favorite book […]
Teaching Your Children a Win-Win Attitude
As parents it is sometimes difficult for us to teach our children that winning is anything more than beating someone at a game or contest at the expense of another person losing. It doesn’t have to be that way. There are circumstances when a win-win attitude engages people and attracts the best in everyone. So […]
Family Pets and Photo Shoots
If I tell you something, will you promise not to judge me? I had a professional photo shoot for our pet turtle named Squirtle. Don’t react yet! Here’s how it happened: I got a group email from my friend and professional photographer, Emily Dewan, asking if any of us wanted to volunteer to have her take […]
White Bean Chocolate Chip Cookies
Do your kids love chocolate chip cookies? Do you want to add more fiber and protein to their diet? Try these white bean cookies and your kids will eat them up and get fiber and protein at the same time. These cookies are sweet, soft and “cakey”. Why combine beans in cookies? Well, I like […]