Hi Everyone! I had the ultimate privilege this weekend of having an impromptu morning coffee at NY Family’s Parenting Expo with Dr. Harvey Karp. I know many of you are already familiar with his now famous 5 S’s (and if not, check out his website ). What you may not know is he also offers […]
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!
Our Next Radio Show: Discipline ~ Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. ET
Join us next Tuesday, October 18 from 1- 2 p.m. ET as we tackle the ever popular parenting-topic: discipline. It’s one of those words you shudder at when you first thumb through the Barnes & Noble parenting bookshelf: discipline. It’s a word you despise when your mother-in-law suggests you should do it: discipline. It’s the last thing you […]
ABC…1-2-3…Don’t Forget, Do-Re-Mi!
The Importance of Quality Early Childhood Music Learning By Dr. Patsy E. Johnson, Curriculum Expert for the Music Intelligence Project Music learning is so beneficial to a young child’s development both musically and intellectually, one should considered it a must have learning experience for your child. No other learning activity engages so many senses, interconnects […]
Selecting Extracurricular Activities for Your Child
By Shnieka Johnson, museum educator, curriculum designer and independent consultant specializing in museums and schools Like many parents, the academic success of my child is a top priority (even though he is just a toddler). However, I know that my son is creative and active, and that his happiness and aspirations will likely depend upon his involvement […]
Parenting Children with Special Needs
Hi Everyone! This week’s babybites theme is parenting children with specials needs. As many of you know, I was a learning specialist for many years so this topic is especially near and dear to my heart. One of the most incredible speakers on this topic is a woman named Meg Zucker (born with a rare […]
A Letter from Heather – Parenting Children with Special Needs
Hi Everyone! This week’s babybites theme is parenting children with specials needs. As many of you know, I was a learning specialist for many years so this topic is especially near and dear to my heart. One of the most incredible speakers on this topic is a woman named Meg Zucker (born with a rare […]
Using Art for Therapy
By Shnieka Johnson, museum educator, curriculum designer and independent consultant specializing in museums and schools While working as a museum educator, I encountered children of all ages, races, socioeconomic backgrounds, learning styles and abilities. My work with a particular group of children classified as having special needs had a lasting affect on my teaching style, and as […]
Arts and Crafts at Home- No Need to Be Scared!
By Shnieka Johnson, museum educator, curriculum designer and independent consultant specializing in museums and schools Helping your child explore their inner artist is one of the best things a parent can provide, and it does not require a field trip or an expensive class. Crafting and making art at home can be just as enjoyable and educational. […]