Food “I always end up giving my food to my child.” Does this sound familiar? We are not talking about sharing, or a bite, but giving your snack or meal away. Your child just ate her snack, he just had his lunch, but now they are looking at you and your food. You. The food. […]
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!
Care and Curriculum in Early Learning Settings: Teleclass Re-cap
Early care impacts our ability to relate to others, understand needs and feelings, and take risks in play and formal learning. Care is where our education begins, and we strive to deepen parents’ understanding of the impact of everyday interactions on the long term health, well-being, and educational capacity of their children. Last week, we […]
Why Won’t My Kid Sit at Dinner?
My kid just WON’T sit at dinner. It is making me crazy. I want to eat and relax, not chase her around. What can I do? How long is dinner? We have to be sure that we are not expecting too much. The average toddler or young child can only sit at dinner for about […]
Can You Discipline Another Person’s Kid?
I was at the playground and a kid took a toy away from MY kid. I didn’t know what to do. Can you discipline another person’s child? This one is often up for debate, but I say YES! If their grown up is not stepping in, you can. You can’t yell at other people’s kids, […]
Preventing First Caesareans: Guidelines You Can Discuss with Your Doctor or Midwife
Many pregnant women are concerned about the high rate of cesareans, and with good reason. One in three women in the United States (32.7%) now give birth by cesarean, and the dramatic rise has not improved outcomes for moms or babies. In fact, data suggest that rates above 15% may do more harm than good. […]
The Dreaded Colic: What It Is, Isn’t, and How To Deal
The word “colic” gets tossed around a lot when it comes to babies. And yet, it remains one of the great mysteries of the babysphere. As a Happiest Baby Educator and family sleep consultant, I have read my fair share about colic and know from working with families who have been affected by it how […]
Parenting 101 – What Every Expectant and New Parent Should Know: Teleclass Re-Cap
Imagine having a dedicated hour with a pediatrician to get ALL your burning new mom questions answered – as we rarely get the opportunity to ask all the questions we want and our time is often limited and even rushed. Well, participants were in luck when one of the country’s top pediatricians from Weill Cornell […]
Tips for Parents of Picky Eaters
Having trouble with your picky eater? Here are some tips on how to get your child motivated about eating. Eat meals together. Sounds very obvious, but seriously – eat together. If you are feeding your child first and then eating at a later time, reconsider it. Everyone should be seated together to have their meals together. […]