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Managing “Pass the Baby” Anxiety This Holiday Season

Holidays with a newborn sound magical—twinkling lights, cozy family dinners, and baby’s first festive photos. But for many new moms, the reality can be a whirlwind of unsolicited advice, sleepless nights, and, yes, “pass the baby” moments that trigger unexpected waves...

2024 Holiday Gift Guide: Unique Ideas for New Moms and Babies

Being a new mom is one of life’s most transformative experiences. It's full of magical moments, but let's face it—it’s also a lot. Between sleepless nights, endless diapers, and figuring out how to keep a tiny human happy, moms deserve gifts that support self-care,...

3 Ways to Get More Sleep With a Newborn

Did you ever imagine exactly what sleep deprivation feels like? Did you expect to feel more tired than ever before? More irritable than during your worst PMS episode? Often angry at your partner for no good reason at all? And annoyed beyond all possibility by everyone...

Let’s Talk About Post-Weaning Depression (Because It’s Real)

We hear quite a bit about postpartum depression, but there’s a lesser-known chapter of motherhood that deserves more attention: post-weaning depression. If you’ve stopped breastfeeding and suddenly feel emotional or just… off, you’re not imagining things. This is a...

Romance After Baby: 20 Tips to Reclaim and Reframe Your Relationship

Welcoming a baby into your life is a profound and beautiful experience, but it can also turn your world upside down—especially when it comes to your relationship with your partner. Between sleepless nights, endless diaper changes, and figuring out the ins and outs of...

Dealing with Pregnancy Announcements and Social Expectations

Learning you're pregnant is an amazing moment of life, and what comes after is quite the ride (to say the VERY least). Whether you shout it from the mountaitops the moment you find out, or wait until a future date to make your big announcement pregnant, you'll find...
5 Tips for Managing Mornings, Easy Evenings

5 Tips for Managing Mornings, Easy Evenings

Children develop their own will at a very early age (typically around the “terrible two’s”) and their will often conflicts with that of their parents. If not corrected by the...

5 Ways to Correct Misbehaving Children

5 Ways to Correct Misbehaving Children

All children misbehave and have since the beginning of time. In contemporary times with both parents working some argue that misbehavior is increasing. We’ll leave that to the...

The New Mom School 2016 Infant Toy Guide

The New Mom School 2016 Infant Toy Guide

The holidays are just around the corner! If you're buying for an infant and need some inspiration, be sure to check out our 2016 Infant Toy Guide: Click photo to enlarge.  ...

5 Guidelines for a Spooktastic Halloween

5 Guidelines for a Spooktastic Halloween

Halloween is the second most popular time of the year for kids. Dressing up in spooky costumes and mingling with other kids, traipsing through the neighborhood seeking delicious...

5 Ways to Balance Life and Work

5 Ways to Balance Life and Work

Remember the old TV commercial where the woman cried out, “Calgon, take me away!” Yeah, that one. She was struggling as many people do with balancing her life and work. The poor...

5 Things All New Mothers Ought to Know

5 Things All New Mothers Ought to Know

If you and your significant other are planning a child or if you are already expecting, there are five things you must be aware of as a budding new mother-to-be. Forget about all...

Jay Elle Pump Bags

Jay Elle Pump Bags

Hi, Moms! I wanted to tell you about these great new pump bags from Jay Elle. Jay Elle was founded this year by Kate Doti and Sarah Gray. It's 100% family-and-woman owner and...

I Have a Love/Hate Relationship with Mom Guilt

I Have a Love/Hate Relationship with Mom Guilt

Mommy guilt. Sigh. I have so much of it! It’s no wonder since after becoming a mom the list of things I’m responsible for grew exponentially. Being a mom is rewarding but OH EM...

Prenatal Yoga at Harmony Wellness Center

Hello, moms! I wanted to tell you about this fantastic prenatal yoga class with Harmony Wellness Center in Costa Mesa. Here's some of the info: Prenatal yoga is all about...

Would You Like Some Cheese With That Whine?

Would You Like Some Cheese With That Whine?

Whining is like nails on a chalkboard to me. It has the ability to take me from a serene peaceful state to a level 10 and in the red zone in seconds! There’s a few choice words...

Positive Time-Out—You First

Positive Time-Out—You First

I have read this concept a few times during my training in Positive Discipline, but for some reason I forget about it in the challenging moments. I am putting up a note for...

Fun for this Summer with Premier Aquatics

Fun for this Summer with Premier Aquatics

It's never too early to get your little one comfortable and safely acquainted with water.  Not only are you playing and bonding with your baby, but you're also introducing safety...