There has been so much researched and written about play, that I thought it would be a good idea to share some of the great resources on WHY children should play. Dr. David Elkind asserts, “If we encourage and facilitate children’s true play, we bequeath them an important and priceless gift, an album of joyous […]
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!
Raising Inclusive Kids
Knowing that one of my main goals as a parent is to raise my sons – above all else – to be kind to people, my mom sent me this great article on fostering kindness. In My Worst Nightmare – What if I Accidentally Raise the Bully? by Leslie Blanchard, the author describes how her […]
How I Got My Children to Brush Their Teeth
I’m sure there are a lot of parents who can relate to the never-ending battle of getting children to brush their teeth. I’m not sure why this is such a common daily struggle, but I know that it is. I’ve seen parents handle the situation in many different ways, but I finally found a trick […]
Taming Out-of-Line Behavior
My kid is mean to me. She yells at me, stomps her feet, even hits me. I know that she is tiny but it’s tough. I want to keep her spirit but not the nasty. When I hear situations such as this from clients, and even friends, I ask the parents, “Why does your child […]
Toddler Sleep Solutions: Teleclass Re-cap
For those parents interested in learning more about toddler sleep, we held a highly informative, helpful teleclass last week on toddler sleep solutions. Expertly presented by Janeen Hayward, child development expert, and generously sponsored by Happy Family and BuyBuy Baby, the class covered it all – from eliminating night wakings to consolidating naps. In case you missed it, you’ll find a […]
Airborne Dangers: How Air Quality Impacts Your Child’s Health
Poor air quality can have profound health effects, especially when children are involved. These conditions can range from conditions like asthma to developmental conditions such as a heightened risk for autism. By understanding the risks associated with poor air quality, you can understand just how important it is to control your air pollution while providing […]
Reading to Babies: Building Better Brains
“The greatness of the human personality begins at the hour of birth. From this almost mystic affirmation there comes what might seem a strange conclusion: that education must start from birth.” -Maria Montessori The most recent research by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) in 2014 states that babies should be read to by their […]
Five Ways to Help Your Kids Eat More Vegetables
Whether your child is a picky eater or champion plate-licker, every parent struggles to include more vegetables into little diets. Nine out of ten children do not consume enough vegetables, and few get their recommended five to seven servings of fruits and vegetables per day. While broccoli may never truly compete with brownies in your […]