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 […]
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.
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. […]
Protecting Your Identity
Your bag is the repository of all things important – diapers, bottles and snacks, band aids, your cell – basically anything your children will or might need. Additional contents most likely include your credit cards and maybe even a check book -all of which contain loads of information about you and your money. One of […]
Slide Into School: Make It The Best Year Yet
It is almost that time again.You know the one.The time to stick to schedules, time to wake up early, time to get out of the door on time. Ugh. It is BACK TO SCHOOL TIME!!!!! How can you be assured that you will be ready to get everywhere, with everyone, with everything that they need? […]
Why Must I Sleep On My Left Side When Pregnant?
Why must I sleep on my left side when pregnant? All too often, a pregnant mom is instructed by her care provider to sleep only on her left side. After weeks of “one side sleeping,” most women start to develop discomfort in their hips and aches in their necks and shoulders. I have even had […]
College Funding Strategy: Permanent Life Insurance
From generation to generation, Americans have taken pride in educating their children. Today, that’s a more expensive proposition than ever. In fact, college costs have risen faster than most other prices in our economy. Five, ten, or fifteen years from now, sending a child to college will likely test your financial resources. Yet, there is […]
Preparing for Your Child’s Medical Visits: Important Tips
Infancy and the early childhood years are filled with situations that bring about physical and emotional discomfort. A visit to the doctor or to the hospital are two situations that may cause your child to get upset. Preparing a child for a regular checkup is important. Knowing what the doctor will do is very helpful […]
Bullies Hiding Behind the Social Media Screen
According to a Consumers Report 2011 study, 43% of teens aged 13 to 17 report that they have experienced some sort of cyber bullying in the previous year, and 34% of those who have had any engagement in cyber bullying have been both a cyber bully and been cyber bullied. It should be no surprise […]