I didn’t get into the Manny business to make a load of money. I saw a need, and I wanted to meet that need. It wasn’t attention that I was seeking for self gain, but rather I knew my story would help the word get out. I have found there were so many misconceptions about […]
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!
What About Rewards?
So what do you think about rewards? I have friends who swear by charts and tokens and beads. I am not so sure. Thoughts? Here are the questions that I ask when folks bring up rewards: When do the rewards end? What happens when they do? Is your child making positive choices because he is […]
What You Say To A Child
A few weeks ago, I wrote about Ms. Lopez, Vidal and their inspiring story shared via Humans of New York. Since that time, they raised over 1 million dollars, gained national and international media coverage and were invited to the White House to meet with President Obama! As a mom and educator (I was a […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Grandchildren Teaching Grandparents
This is an unabridged version of a column I wrote for GRAND Magazine. I hope you enjoy it! After watching her eight-year-old grandson, Mickey, stand-up paddle boarding (SUP), Grandma Lee commented that it sure looked like a fun thing to do. Mickey said, “Grandma Lee, I can teach you how to SUP.” And he did. […]
Keeping Baby in That Crib!
As a family sleep consultant, one of the most common issues I see is a child who has been transitioned to a big-kid bed too early, and is now having a lot of trouble getting to sleep and/or staying asleep. Creepy middle-of-the-night visits begin to occur at the parents’ bedside, or bedtime itself becomes a […]
Five Ways You Can Advocate for Your Special Needs Student
With a special needs student, it is hard to create balance between allowing the school to make decisions on your child’s behalf and being a thorn in the school’s side. As a professional advocate, a trained teacher and lawyer working exclusively in the field of holistic advocacy within school systems at every age, I know […]
Living As Is
A friend who I taught with in England sent me this great piece by a dad blogger with three boys – ages five and under. HERE is an expert (by the way, I love his blog’s tagline, “Living my life as is, instead of as if”): If you are a parent of small children, you […]
Advice From the Home Front for Expectant Moms
I recently received an email from one of our students, fresh from the birth of her beautiful daughter. Her birth story was truly amazing and special, and I felt honored that she included me in the circle of people with whom she shared it. At the end of her story, she passed on advice she […]