This blog was written to help you learn some ways to deal with difficulties or fears your infant/child may have about medical visits. Many of the suggested strategies, techniques and distractions discussed may already be familiar. It is important to remember to use them at the time your infant/child is afraid or upset. It is […]
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!
When Starting School, Playtime Is Still Important
Television commercials and newspapers are advertising “Back to School” sales. The calendar page reads, “August.” It is imminent; schools will be opening their doors for the new school year. If your child is going to school for the first time, it may feel difficult to let go as he/she starts down the road toward the […]
Ready, Set, Potty Train!
When providing speech therapy for our tiny tykes the families often ask us for advice on potty training. As speech therapists we see potty training not just as a daily life skill, but as an opportunity to encourage lots of language building! Although it can be a stressful time for families, it’s amazing to see […]
Do You Feel Confident?
If you answered with a firm YES – I applaud you! And, I also realize that those of us who answer with a firm YES are not the majority. It’s sad but true. For some reason, most all of us amazing women who are rock stars in our day to day chaotic lives lack some […]
How Do I Curb The Whining?
My child will not stop whining! I hate to say it like that, but I am just getting so frustrated. What can I do? Get ready because I am about to be REALLY blunt. Kids whine because it works. Because we let it happen. Because we can’t stand the whining and we will do whatever […]
Let’s Get Cookin’
I hoard recipes. My box is full of cards from my bridal shower, papers scribbled with my mom’s directions for her famous brisket and stuffed cabbage and tear outs from magazines with the most delicious looking recipes imaginable. When I am brave enough to attempt a dish, I feverishly try to read the directions, measure […]
In The Direction Of Kindness
It was about this time a few years ago that I began the overwhelming process of filling out applications for nursery school for my son. One of the questions on many of the applications asked to “describe the one characteristic I most wanted my son to exemplify.” I thought about this for a long time. […]
The Advantages of Giving Your Kids Pets
If you are a parent, then you have probably wondered if you should get a pet for your child. Whether your son wants a hamster or your daughter wants a kitten, adding an animal to your family has several advantages. A family pet can help your children develop physical, cognitive and emotional skills, and the […]