You don’t need to take a course… It’s inexpensive… it is joyful and it will make a difference. You can help your child be a better reader by talking, smiling, gently touching, singing, playing baby games, reading aloud, reading and being responsive to your newborns – beginning at birth – for 15 minutes or more, wherever […]
Tag: Development
From the time you’re expecting, all the way through toddlerhood, and on to kindergarten and beyond, our rich, educational articles, expertly researched and written by experts in their fields, touch upon all stages of your child’s development. No matter what the child development topic you need some advice on, Mommybites has what you’re looking for – from breastfeeding to sleep, from developmental milestones to car seat safety, from picky eaters to special needs and more!
Down to Basics with Baby: The 3 Toys You Need for Baby’s First Year
The concept of quality over quantity is quickly forgotten when expecting a new baby. Parents are showered with all kinds of toys that they simply do not need for baby’s first year. We all tend to over-complicate things. Why overwhelm yourself and baby with toys when it is simply unnecessary? A teether, rattle and two […]
Mommybites Chit-Chat with Deena Blanchard, Post-Partum Mental Health Expert and Pediatrician
Mommybites Chit-Chat: Conversations with luminaries, entrepreneurs and influencers in the parenting world Tell us a little about you (your background, your job, what makes you tick or anything else you think our Mommybites moms will find interesting). I am a mom to three boys, Nathan, 13, AJ, 5, and Davey, 18 months. I am also […]
Is Failure An Option?
The stress and anxiety that students and parents exhibit each day can significantly impact accomplishing large and small goals. Each day we rise with our motors running, knowing that each precious minute counts, and we believe we are ready to face the day. Each day we face deadlines, decisions and debacles that we need to […]
Twin Talk: Can My Twins Share a Crib?
Can My Twins Share A Crib? Yes – twins can share a crib in the beginning. Typically they are OK in the same crib for the first three months. If one or both of your twins are early rollers, then you will want to separate them sooner. **Crib safety reminder: no bumpers, pillows, blankets or […]
Gifted Programs 411: What they are and are they the right fit for your child? Teleclass Re-cap
For many children, gifted programs are a wonderful way to enhance a child’s learning and school experience, but many parents have questions about what a gifted program is, if a gifted program is right for their child, and what types of tests their child would need to take to get accepted into a gifted program. […]
Mommybites Chit-Chat: Nicole Feliciano, Founder & CEO of Momtrends Media
Mommybites Chit-Chat: Conversations with luminaries, entrepreneurs and influencers in the parenting world Tell us a little about you (your background, your job, what makes you tick or anything else you think our Mommybites moms will find interesting). I’m the Founder & CEO of Momtrends Media, a million-dollar brand providing busy women with a daily dose […]
Is it OK for Kids to Quit?
My kid is in ballet, but wants to quit. She went to 4 classes and is over it. Is it OK for kids to quit? Let’s start here: If you try an art class and really don’t like it, what would you do? Go each week to have a miserable time? NO WAY. On the […]