Why Won’t My Baby Sleep? What Every Exhausted Mom Needs to Know

It’s 2 AM. Again. You’re rocking, bouncing, shushing—doing everything the books and Instagram experts told you would work. But your baby still won’t sleep. If you’re feeling frustrated, exhausted, and maybe even questioning whether you’re doing something wrong, you’re...

Parenthood & Partnership: Gottman’s Secrets to Keeping Love Strong

The transition to parenthood is one of life’s most profound shifts, filled with both joy and challenges. As couples embrace this new phase, maintaining a strong relationship becomes essential—not just for the couple, but for the well-being of the baby. Gottman Family...

What to Look For in a Pediatrician

Choosing the right pediatrician for your growing family is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as a parent. This healthcare provider will not only be responsible for your child’s medical care but will also serve as a trusted advisor throughout your...

The Ultimate Sleep Game Plan: How Parents and Babies Can Sync Their Sleep Cycles

Bringing home a newborn is a beautiful but exhausting experience. Between unpredictable sleep patterns, frequent feedings, and late-night soothing sessions, new parents often find themselves running on empty. While sleep deprivation is a well-known part of early...

How Couple’s Therapy Can Support Your Relationship During the Transition to Parenthood

The transition to parenthood can be both exciting and overwhelming for couples. Pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period bring a whirlwind of changes that can challenge even the strongest relationships. From shifting roles and responsibilities to sleepless nights...

Rekindling Connection & Intimacy After Baby

Welcoming a baby into your life is one of the most transformative experiences, bringing immense joy but also significant challenges. It’s no surprise that postpartum intimacy, both emotional and physical, often takes a backseat as you adjust to this new chapter. Let’s...
Teach Children What to Do

Teach Children What to Do

The following is an excerpt from the book Positive Discipline The First Three Years. This tool is also referred to as "Do vs Don't." Children under the age of three do not...

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...