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Starting Baby-Led Weaning? Here’s All You Need to Know

What is Baby-Led Weaning? Baby-Led Weaning (BLW) is an approach to introducing solid foods where your baby feeds themselves small pieces of solids with their hands at their own pace, rather than being spoon-fed purees. This method involves offering nutritious foods in...

Dads & Family Dynamics: Why Support for the Whole Family Matters

How Family Therapy and Wellness Shape the Postpartum Experience Co-authored by Dr. Carey, Clinical Psychologist & Certified Gottman Method Couples Therapist In the early months of parenthood, the spotlight often lands squarely on the mom and baby—and for good...

Thoughtful Father’s Day Gift Ideas for New Dads Real-Life Favorites from the New Mom School Community

Father’s Day hits differently when there’s a new baby in the mix. Whether he’s still figuring out the swaddle or already a diaper-changing pro, new dads deserve to feel seen, appreciated, and celebrated. We asked our community of moms what actually made a difference...

Understanding Postpartum Depression: Signs, Causes, and Real Mom Stories Co-authored by New Mom School & Evolving Mothers

Feeling off since having a baby? You’re not alone—and it could be more than “just the baby blues.” An estimated 1 in 7 women experience postpartum depression (PPD) after giving birth, making it the most common complication of childbirth (CDC). But too often, it’s...

Pelvic Floor Health & Yoga: How Gentle Postpartum Movement Can Help You Reconnect, Restore, and Reclaim

Co-authored by New Mom School & FIT4MOM Motherhood changes everything—including the foundation of your body. Your pelvic floor plays a crucial role in your core strength, posture, bladder control, and even your confidence. But after pregnancy and birth, it’s often...

Father’s Day Can Be Complicated: A Message for New Moms

Father’s Day can feel different for every mom—especially when you’re newly postpartum, sleep-deprived, and figuring out what your life even looks like now. Whether you’re celebrating a partner who just became a dad, missing your own, or carrying a story that doesn’t...

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...

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...