No More Cupcakes & Tummy Aches is a wonderful book to help explain to a child what Celiac Disease is as well as the challenges that might accompany it. This book is well written and clearly describes the symptoms and emotions of having Celiac Disease. It also discusses the process of visiting the pediatrician and […]
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.


Top 6 Made in America Spring Looks for Toddlers
It’s the time of year when the novelty of winter and the chilly weather it brings has turned into a tired weariness of grey skies, low temperatures and the need to bundle up (yet again) before stepping outside. One way to lift everyone’s spirits? Start thinking about spring and the airy, lightweight clothes and accessories […]

Seeing The Good In Good Friday
Today I’m writing from my hometown—not the one I’ve adopted as an adult but the one where I spent the first eighteen years of my life. It feels a little funny to be here. It’s not because I’m (supposedly) a grown-up hanging out in the spaces where I used to be a kid. It’s not […]

Smilestone On Art
If your child, or any child you know, would like to share his or her Smilestone, please email heather@mommybites.com. Welcome to our kid-generated Smilestone blog! This blog is the brainchild of seven-year-old L, who wanted to create a place where children could share their Smilestones. A Smilestone, according to L, is when “something really important […]

Bran Cake Pops
My daughter was requesting bran pancakes one morning. I wasn’t in the mood to make the pancakes so I decided to make them into cake pops instead. For kids, eating lollipops for breakfast is always a fun thing! These cake pops are sweet, hearty and super healthy so everyone in the family can have a […]

Green Parenting: What is Kickstarter?
Lately I’ve been receiving a lot of requests from friends to fund their Kickstarter projects. Leery as I always am when it comes to anyone asking me for donations online, I have mainly ignored them. But last week a person I admire was jubilant when their Kickstarter campaign got fully funded and she was able […]

The Mommybites Summit 2013
Mommybites proudly presents The Ultimate Moms’ Night Out! Hear ye, hear ye! Read all about it! The Mommybites Summit was just announced. If you’re interested, sign up soon because we have super cool gifts – AND the first few moms to register get to choose their gift! In addition to all the usual fun you […]

Green Parenting: A Bit of Eco Inspiration
I have the good fortune of being a part of a women’s eco-warrier group that includes 127 of the nation’s most inspiring, dedicated and active eco-conscious women. Our main goal of the group is to “believe in the movement and want to add to the conversation about green living and green activism.” I love this […]