Last year, I ran an advocacy program called Green Halloween which helped over a million moms around the country make better, healthier choices with regard to what candy they bought and served. I know firsthand what a massive business candy is, particularly at this time of year. Despite high sales, recent research suggests that being […]
Tag: Safety
Achieving a Sustainable Play Setting
Nowadays, sustainability does not only pertain to the environment. It can also be seen in our green playgrounds. Kids get a good time playing while making sure that the environment still stays safe. In 2013, New York City had its first green school playground at the Boerum Hill neighborhood using “green infrastructure”, and the play […]
Understanding the Model of Care: Doctor and the Midwife
For many women, there seems to be some confusion over the difference between the practice and role of a midwife versus that of a doctor. While there are some overlapping areas for OBs and midwives – such as they both perform yearly well exams, normal obstetric care, and risk assessment for low risk women, a […]
Breastfeeding Basics – Everything Moms Need to Know: Teleclass Re-cap
This week, we held an important teleclass, generously sponsored by Lansinoh and expertly facilitated by Gina Ciagne, Certified Lactation Counselor and Lansinoh’s Vice President of Healthcare. Participants ended this informative teleclass with practical tips that moms could implement immediately in order to make their breastfeeding experience a positive one for both mom and baby! In case […]
What Should My Baby Be Doing? Part 2
I read all the websites about how a baby is supposed to develop during the first year, but it leaves me more confused than anything. How do I know what my baby should be doing physically – and when I should worry? I hear this question a lot, and with good reason. Not everyone comes […]
Going Green 101 for Families: Teleclass Re-Cap
There is a lot of talk lately about families “going green,” buying organic and living more eco-friendly lives. But what exactly does this mean and how can parents incorporate green living into their day-to-day routines? This week, Mommybites held a very timely and informative teleclass, generously sponsored by Weleda and presented by Green expert and […]
Overprotective Is Not the Secret to Good Parenting
From the first time a mother carries her first born, she freaks out. It’s a natural thing for a first-time mother to be overprotective of her child and worry about everything – lifting the baby’s head, driving the baby home, bathing, clipping nails, colds, fever, etc. As the baby learns to roll over, crawl, and […]
Back-To-School Travel Safety: Teleclass Re-Cap
Did your child start school this year or just go back to school? Have you given thought to the drop off line at school or even car pooling and booster seats? This week, we held a very important teleclass, led by Sarah Tilton, Child Passenger Safety (CPS) Advocate for BRITAX, also our generous co-sponsor. During […]