It seems like I am reading a lot lately about teens and sexting. As a parent or a grandparent, I cannot imagine dealing with this. I wouldn’t even know where to begin. I am interested in what you have to say about it. You’re right that sexting became a much-publicized topic, especially after a sexting […]
Tag: Education
As parents, educating our children is a top priority and responsibility. Mommybites education-related articles will help you choose the right preschool for your child, prepare for the experience, transition to kindergarten, and beyond. Find resources to help with study skills, create good home environments for homework and schoolwork, and much more.
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: The Gift of a Gap Year
Dear readers, This is an unabridged column I wrote for GRAND Magazine. An administrator at an elite college with 17 years experience has observed a decline in what she calls college readiness: “Our students are academically talented, but over the years I have found them to be less and less emotionally and behaviorally prepared for […]
Passionate Music Makers: Does Your Baby Like Music Class?
You know music is great for your child, but why? And how do you know the class is worth the money? What should you expect? I’ve been an early childhood music teacher for fifteen years, and I’ve seen many children reveal passion for music from infancy. A child is born a musical creature, but no […]
Care and Curriculum in Early Learning Settings: Teleclass Re-cap
Early care impacts our ability to relate to others, understand needs and feelings, and take risks in play and formal learning. Care is where our education begins, and we strive to deepen parents’ understanding of the impact of everyday interactions on the long term health, well-being, and educational capacity of their children. Last week, we […]
Microwave Blueberry Jam
Are you looking for a quick way to make jam without any added preservatives? Try this easy microwave blueberry jam that can be done in less than ten minutes in your microwave. I had some overripe blueberries at home and didn’t want to waste them, so I decided to try a jam with them. I pureed […]
Why French Women Look So Good After Childbirth
Physical therapist and author, Marianne Ryan explains why French women regain their pre-pregnancy figures so much faster than American women after childbirth. Learn how new moms in the US can prevent long term complications and look and feel better, faster after childbirth. Pregnancy isn’t all sunshine and roses. While it may be the most exciting […]
Eating Mindfully
My daughter reached for the plate of chocolate truffles on the kitchen counter (the healthy kind sweetened with dates, of course…) As we talked, I watched her pop one after another into her mouth. “Are you even hungry?” I asked. “You’re eating them so fast, you won’t even notice when you get full.” Think of […]
How to Make Music Important In Your Young Child’s Life
If you wish your child to develop further interest in music as an adult, you need to instill a love for music at an early age. Here are some tips to do this at home. Listen Just listen! As much as possible! Make listening to music a daily activity at any age. Have music play […]