If you are thinking of the best way to travel with your little ones, all I can suggest is to remember that, with any child, it is about the journey and not the destination. So here are some fun ways we travel with our daughter, who is now four years old. Pack it in: Let […]
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.
Jingle – The Ultimate Holiday Bash
Hey, all New Yorkers (and anyone who may happen to be in the New York area in late November): Extra, Extra! Read all about it! For anyone who missed our big announcement last week: due to popular demand we are having a big holiday bash called Jingle. We have a limited number of special gifts […]
Ready for Halloween: Martha Stewart Crafts
My kids are finally all old enough to appreciate Halloween – the ghoulish, the creepy, the mystical, and oh, yes, the crafty! This month, we had a sparkly and scary good time with Martha Stewart Crafts. These awesome items can all be found at your local Michaels store. Our first big adventure was painting pumpkins. […]
Social Media for Kids
OK, parents, let’s face it – social media is here to stay! Whether you like it or not, it is a part of our kids’ future. At a recent round table discussion with parents and renowned children experts, we contemplated the positives and negatives of how social media is impacting our kids. Being a mom of […]
Take a Chance Tuesdays
You know that great Abba song, Take a Chance on Me? You know how – when you hear it – you can’t help but smile, tap your feet and sing along? It’s just a feel-good song. It’s also the inspiration behind our new Mommybites offering, called, Take a Chance Tuesdays. Take a Chance Tuesdays is […]
Easing Anxiety Before the Bell Rings
School is starting again. The excitement is paramount for many families, but with the approaching first day comes much anxiety. Did we choose the right school? How will the teacher and classmates be this year? And how will we fare with our many activities and therapies? To keep the transition calm and fun for everyone […]
Hershey’s Camp Bondfire: Evening of S’mores
This summer I participated in HERSHEY’S CAMP BONDFIRE. I was asked by Hershey’s if I like making memories with my family. And do I like chocolate. (I prefer the latter more, actually, but luckily, no one asked!) I will be very honest here. I had to replace my S’mores supplies twice. Someone (definitely NOT my […]
Soccer Parents, Chill Out!
At a recent soccer game for my six-year-old, I couldn’t help but observe on the sideline asone parent screamed at his child – along with the other kids on the team – telling them what to do, play by play, as the game went on. Now, I know that I am not the most competitive […]