DISCIPLINE. It is a big word that seems to have many meanings and so much information and confusion swirling around it. What is it? How do I do it? What is the right way? It can all be very daunting. Here is a quick breakdown of what discipline is, and how to implement it. Some […]
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!
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 […]
Is Stuck Really Stuck?
We often receive comments and questions from readers such as the query posed below: I know a couple of women who are stuck! What does stuck mean? When we mentioned to the author that other people with the same internal conversation would be interested in what she had to say, she gave us her approval […]
5 Tips for Slow-to-Warm Kids
I am really outgoing, but my toddler is so clingy. He ends up engaging and having fun, but it takes a bit. I am worried and do not know that to do. Is this normal? YES. We have this idea in our minds that kids should be loud and outgoing and playful. The truth is […]
5 Questions to Help Find the Right Pediatrician
Lots of anxieties arrive before the delivery of a new baby. Will she be healthy? How much and how often should she eat? How much sleep will he need? What should we do about immunizations? And what if I have a question or problem in the middle of the night? The best way to head […]
Finding the Extraordinary
I saw the quote below by William Martin, posted on Amy Poehler’s Smart Girls Facebook page, and loved it so much I thought I would share it: The Parent’s Tao Te Ching Do not ask your children to strive for extraordinary lives. Such striving may seem admirable, but it is the way of foolishness. Help […]
Ask Amanda: The Read Less Travelled
Q: Entering the children’s section of a bookstore or library can be frightening! The shelves of books are endless and at every turn, there is another perfect choice. To avoid confusion and to save time (since I have none of it!), I often grab a well-known selection for my child or for a birthday gift […]
Promoting Brain Development Through Play and Nurture: Teleclass Re-Cap
Did you know that you have the ability to make a difference in the brain development of your child? Expertly facilitated by Deborah McNelis, MS.ed and generously sponsored by Happy Family, participants in this session left with practical tips that can be implemented immediately to make a difference in their children’s brain development! Debroah led a rich discussion on the […]