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...
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...

Overcoming the Stress of a Newborn

Overcoming the Stress of a Newborn

Losing sleep is commonplace since newborns have no concept of time. Let’s take a look at some ways of alleviating your anxiety and making your life less stressful. Mommy deserves...

Roses and Thorns

Roses and Thorns

At the end of every day when Jack and I are lying in bed, we debrief from our day with Roses and Thorns. Roses are the good parts of our day that make us feel happy while Thorns...

Not love at first sight

Not love at first sight

By: Guest Writer, Merav Goldman You get a lot of advice when you are pregnant.  Of those never-ending jewels of wisdom hurled at you most can be forgotten as quickly as they are...

6 Essential Tips for Mothers with Newborns

6 Essential Tips for Mothers with Newborns

Your newborn is a precious addition to the world but also requires an adjustment to your daily schedule. Here are some helpful tips to assist you in dealing with your lifestyle...

Get Happy Dough for Lactation

Get Happy Dough for Lactation

Written by Katrina Cameron, Program Manager for OCMM. One of the best tips I ever got to prepare for breastfeeding was to have water and a basket of healthy snacks readily...

We’re Celebrating Motherhood

We’re Celebrating Motherhood

  May is a special month here at OC Mommy and Me!  Not only is it Alex's birthday month, but it is home to a day that honors and recognizes all the wonderful things that...

It’s your birthday month, May babies!

It’s your birthday month, May babies!

    Happy birthday to all 57 of our May babies from the past 3 years!  Ishan, Mia, Dominic, Siena, Aaron, Hudson, Miller, Caleb, Amelia, Lucas, Cooper, Anderson,...

I Gained 10 Years Back Tonight

I Gained 10 Years Back Tonight

As some of you know, the last 14 months have been challenging, to say the least. My older son is known as what’s called a “strong-willed child”. In addition, he also suffered a...

Clean Bambino

Clean Bambino

Recently I had Clean Bambino come to my house to clean my car seats after my little guy got sick in his and Michael did such a great job! He shared so much valuable information...

FIVE

FIVE!   Today my oldest turns Five. FIVE! That means that five years ago today I was giving birth to my first child. I walked into the hospital at 40 weeks + 3 days for my first...