It occurred to me the other day that in all my years of writing for Mommybites, I have neglected to discuss one of the most important relationships in a parent’s life. Sure, I’ve written about a mom’s relationship with her partner, her children, her friends, her co-workers and even with herself. But in addition to […]
Tag: Health
Nothing is more important than our health – and that includes moms and children. How to live a healthy and sustainable lifestyle is in the forefront of the resources we provide to parents. There are so many factors in our daily lives that 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. Our articles provide tips and advice that we can all use to create a better environment for ourselves and our families. Moms move the world; let’s make it a healthier one.
Real Food, Real Dinners – Family Time
We ate dinner, prepared by my mother, as a family virtually every night of my childhood. Mom, Dad, little brother, little sister and me. Seated around a table, assuming our family roles, bickering, fidgeting, conversing, engaging and of course, eating. This was a nightly ritual. We almost never ordered in and going out to a […]
How to Use Food to Optimize Your Child’s Health and Focus: Teleclass Re-cap
Building a healthy foundation goes a long way to improving and managing focus in children with behavior difficulties as well as the signs and symptoms of ADD/ADHD. When your child is at optimal health, he feels good and he gets more out of his therapies, stimulants and any other coping methods that help him deal […]
Top Health Care Considerations During Divorce
Dear Divorce Information NOW, I am getting divorced and am concerned about health care costs for myself and my children. What should I be thinking about? Please be very specific because I am not employed and one of my kids always seems to be at the doctor’s office. Thank you, Beth Dear Beth, In answer […]
Most Common New Parent Questions Answered: Teleclass Re-cap
We were so lucky to have some of the country’s top pediatricians on hand from Weill Cornell Medical Associates for this important and highly informative teleclass. In case you missed it, you can listen to the taped teleclass here. Below are just a few of topics that were covered during the class, both generously sponsored […]
Caring For My Baby’s Mouth and Teeth: Part I
How do I care for my baby’s mouth and teeth? One of the most important things I emphasize when I do a newborn visit is baby mouth care, along with feeding, nutrition, development, sleep. etc. Dental caries (decay and cavities) and other oral health diseases cause not only oral diseases, but also systemic maladies. Children […]
Natural Food Colorings
Today more than ever, we live on fast and processed food. We get caught up in the convenience, the simplicity, the ease, the attractiveness and tend to easily disregard the nutritional value and the hidden dangers that go with all of these. From evil fast food to some “healthy” foods, to juices or candies, to […]
Little Pea
Little Pea (for ages 3 and up) by Amy Krouse Rosenthal is a funny, simple and sweet book to read during mealtime. This picture book is about a young pea who wants to grow up to be a big and strong pea like his daddy. In this silly story, what Little Pea needs to grow […]