During your second pregnancy, it’s normal to have mixed feelings as your party of three nears its end. How do you savor the waning weeks, while soothing any trepidation your child may be feeling? We came up with 12 ways to make this time memorable and reassuring.
Tag: Relationships
We all need human connection, although we don’t always do our best to cultivate and foster the relationships we value so much. Stable relationships form in infancy. A child’s earliest relationships with caregivers and family members shape her future connections. Read from the Mommybites Relationships archive. From advice for new moms, to marital relations, to relationships within an extended family, you’re sure to find something beneficial.
This Is How to Develop Self-Esteem and Independence in Your Toddler
I’m not sure what my toddler can do by herself. I want her to be independent but I don’t want to push her too hard as she is only 2.3 years. If she goes to school, the first step is to ask what she does solo there. In many schools, toddlers put their own lunch on […]
This Is How to Manage a Challenging and Picky Eater
Whether your child has been a picky eater from the start, or has just flipped from a lover of kale and salmon to a refuser of anything but white pasta, know that you are not alone. Here is a feeding manifesto that every parent, especially parents of difficult eaters, should know.
Teaching Giving this Holiday Season
Focus on giving back this Christmas! Show your little ones generosity and the power of helping others during the holiday season to instill great values in your kiddos.
Scoop on Stuff: Holiday Gift Idea for Moms
We love to introduce our community to new products, services and resources for the whole family. This time, we’ve got something just for you, Moms! And what better time than the holiday season to treat yourself?
Protecting Your Family from Difficult Relatives During the Holidays
“Deck the halls with boughs of holly, falalalalalalalala”. The holidays are once again upon us. Families travel by trains, planes and automobiles to spend these special times together. Are you entering the holiday season with visions of sugarplums dancing in your head? Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanza, fall/winter festivities bring with them unrealistic […]
Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: Readers’ Comments On “An Incident Changes Inter-Family Dynamics”
Conflict can change inter-family dynamics, and it can often be stressful to try to figure out how to deal with these issues. Check out Dr. Gramma Karen’s helpful perspective on these problems.
Why I Teach My Daughter to Be an Includer
Being inclusive and accepting of others is crucial to teach your little ones so that they may grow up to be empathetic and caring people. Here are some amazing ways to encourage inclusive behavior in your little ones.