As a parent, your child’s health is of the utmost importance. This week, we held an informative and important teleclass, generously sponsored by Pager and expertly presented by Kim Henderson, MD, JD, experienced emergency medicine physician and loving mother. The class provided guidance on how to keep your child healthy, what conditions to keep an eye […]
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.
Helping Kids Learn With Everyday Activities
When we took our daughter to her first evaluation before Kindergarten, we didn’t know she would be tested. They tested her alphabet and counting, and since it was an immersion school, they tested in both English and Spanish. She missed some letters and numbers that we thought she knew. Before then, we made it a […]
5 Ways to Foster a Love of Reading
Many children love the ritual of curling up on a couch and reading a book. They can easily become lost in a story and consumed by the enthralling characters and gripping plot. Yet others completely lack this joy of reading. They would gladly engage in most other tasks: math problems, science experiments – even laundry […]
Allergies: How To Feed Our Children On This Changing Landscape – Teleclass Re-Cap
1 in 3 American children now has allergies, autism, ADHD or asthma. This staggering statistic makes it difficult to ignore the role that additives in our food supply are having on our health. Busy moms may be wondering how it would be possible to make significant changes in your family’s kitchen – especially with limited […]
Finding Your Tribe
It’s no secret that I am a TV junkie. One of my favorite TV writers is Shonda Rhimes -who, in my opinion, is transforming television. Those of you who saw Scandal‘s “The Lawn Chair” episode may agree. Which is why I absolutely loved her acceptance speech at the Human Rights Campaign Gala. Here is her […]
Music Matters- Learning for the Hearts & Minds of Young Children: Teleclass Re-Cap
We hear a lot about why music is good for children, particularly in terms of its impact on later academic achievement. Why does music matter? Does Mozart make you smarter in the short and long term? What are the many benefits of a musical life from birth? Last week, we held a highly informative and […]
Lemon Blueberry Cake with Greek Yogurt
Are you looking for a cake that will is both delicious and nutritious? Try this recipe for Lemon Blueberry Cake with Greek Yogurt. The cake is moist, sweet and perfect for any time of the day. It’s also a great snack to pack in a lunchbox. With the warm weather approaching, I love to bake […]
Breastfeeding Basics – Everything Moms Need to Know: Teleclass Re-cap
This week, we held an informative and important teleclass, generously sponsored by Lansinoh and expertly presented by Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), Gina Ciagne. Gina covered such topics as preparing for breastfeeding before baby arrives, tips to overcome some of the most common breastfeeding issues – like mastitis, engorgement and milk supply concerns, preparing to return […]