I am obsessed with TED Talks. For those of you know don’t know about TED Talks, they are 20-minute, highly engaging videos on just about every topic out there. So you can imagine how I reacted when I started seeing people email and post about what they feel is “their favorite TED talk of all […]
Tag: Safety
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 […]
Green Summer Beach Essentials for Babies and Toddlers
Everyone wants their kids to be able to get outside and enjoy the summer sunshine, but it is not just the sun’s rays you should be worried about. Many everyday products, including plastic beach toys, swim diapers, snack bags, and even kids’ sunscreens, contain known carcinogens and neurotoxins. The good news is that there are […]
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 […]
Sweet Spots Award Goes To Mommybites Mom!
*The full and original blog on this award can be found on Mary O’Connor’s Life is Full of Sweet Spots blog. Mommybites would like to congratulate fellow Mommybites mom, Homeira Walter, for winning the first annual Sweet Spots Award for her dedication to helping her fellow community in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Below is […]
Stopping Your Child From Being The Victim & The Bully: Teleclass Re-cap
Watching your child get bullied – or seeing your child bully – is a frightening experience for any parent. It is challenging to figure out how best to intervene, while fostering independence and social success. In this teleclass, expertly presented by Dr. Rachel Gotler, we discussed important information about the nature of bullying, as well […]
10 Helpful Hints for Pregnancy, Labor and Postpartum
Please enjoy this list of 10 healthful hints for pregnancy, labor and postpartum. Much of this information is gathered from friends, students, hands-on experience, mentors and teachers. I strongly believe in learning from others, so please feel free to pass this along to all your friends! 1. Olive Oil on Baby’s Bottom to Prevent the […]
Preventing Summer Injuries
It’s the end of the school year – a time to celebrate and enjoy long days of outdoor play. Unfortunately, more play sometimes results in more pains, strains, muscle pulls and playground and sports-related injuries. SafeKidsUSA found that 40 percent of all injuries occur at the beginning and the end of the school year – and […]