Another great thing about the summer: beach reads! Beach reads for me mean I have a little more time to actually finish a book. Therefore, in the summer, I like big, fat books that are not necessarily traditional “beach reads.” Don’t get me wrong. I love a good Harlan Coben, Jennifer Weiner or Elin Hilderbrand. […]
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!
Sensory Processing 101
Most kids can handle the everyday sensory input without even thinking about it, but some children become so focused on how these sensations feel that it can interfere with simple everyday tasks.
When should I start teaching my baby to swim?
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) does not recommend swimming classes for babies under 12 months of age. It says there is no scientific evidence of efficacy of water survival programs for infants this age.
What is Torticollis?
Lately, as a physical therapist, I have had many referrals to treat a condition known as Torticollis or “wryneck.” This is a condition where your baby has a twist in his neck. His head is tipped down to one side, with his face turned to the other side.
Redefining Bravery
That’s all I manage to say, because at that moment I am struggling to contain my emotions. I could tell them that when this boy was 1 year old he was rushed to an intensive care unit, almost in a coma, where he was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.
Making Smooth Summer Transitions
Chana here – mom of two and former lawyer-turned-fitness professional who also runs the Brooklyn chapter of Mommybites. From now on, the first newsletter of each month will include a little intro from yours truly. I am honored to pen my first here. June has arrived (how did that happen?) This month brings many transitions […]
How much screen time should my toddler have?
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children under 2 have no screen time at all and for children between 2 and 3 years of age to have between 30 to 60 minutes at the maximum.
Welcome to Healthy Living!
Healthy Living is a place on our website where you can find more about how to live a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. There are so many factors in our daily lives that all contribute to our overall health – nutrition, environment, products – it is important for us to take a holistic look at how we can better our health in all we do.