Hi Everyone! My good friend D has an 18 year-old son, a 16 year-old son and a 10 year-old daughter. They are polite, respectful, well-rounded, engaging and delightful (words not many would use to describe teens/tweens!). When you see one kid with these personality traits you may think it’s just their personality. Three? That’s got to […]
Tag: child care
One of the most important things for parents is reliable, trustworthy child care. This section is for rockstar parents like you, who need to have just the right fit for your family when it comes to those who are helping raise our children. Our articles are written by professionals and fellow mommies who discuss how to find your perfect nanny, why to consider partaking in a nanny share, how to get that date night in, and more!
What Kind of Parent Are You?
By Dana Rosenbloom, Dana’s Kids For some time, when people referred to opposing sides of the parenting argument, they were talking about working mothers and stay-at-home mothers. Today, the reference is to parenting styles. It goes without saying that we live in a more complicated, and in some cases more dangerous world, than existed just […]
What Are Butylparabens and Artificial Colors Doing in My Children’s Medicine?!
By: Susan Hunt Stevens is the Founder of Practically Green, a new online service that helps families make healthy and green changes in their daily lives. The other day we ran out of children’s Tylenol and I had to run to the pharmacy. As an allergy mom, I’m so used to reading labels that habit caused me […]
11-Step Program for those thinking of having kids – hilarious for those that do
Lesson 1 1. Go to the grocery store. 2. Arrange to have your salary paid directly to their head office. 3. Go home. 4. Pick up the paper. 5. Read it for the last time. Lesson 2 Before you finally go ahead and have children, find a couple who already are parents and berate them […]
Sharing Info About Kids Online: What’s safe?
By Cory Bronson, co-founder of Wee-Web, a place where you can feel safe bringing your kids into your life online. Disclosure: We liked Wee-Web so much we’re joining their affiliate program. We don’t do this unless we think the company is a fantastic find and would fully benefit our members. Did you know that strangers can […]
Bridging the Divide Between Mom & Nanny
Congratulations! Your nanny search has come to a successful end and you just hired your “perfect for you” new nanny. Everyone is very excited and you are totally optimistic that she’s going to work out great – the kids are going to love her, she’s going to rock this job, and you’re going to be […]
Bringing Home a New Baby to an Older Sibling
By Elise Jones, blog editor Soon after my first daughter turned two I brought home my second daughter. To say my first daughter was a bit in awe and more than a bit jealous, is an understatement. Big sis was already peeved I was not able to pick her up all the time and I […]
What to Expect at the Hospital
By Elise Jones, Mommybites blog editor As a first-time mom, the hospital was a daunting place. It is where I choose to go and give birth to my children, twice. I prepared for the hospital by talking to my OBGYN, taking childbirth classes, reading books, and getting input from other moms. To put it simply, […]