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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Badges of Honor

Badges of Honor

Today I noticed new stretch marks on my body.  I’m not sure how long they’ve been there but they’re there.  And from what I know, here to stay. In the past, I may have felt...

Do You Have A Superhero In Your Life?

Do You Have A Superhero In Your Life?

By guest writer Tiffany Mansfield Do you have a superhero in your life?  Have you ever wished you had an extra set of hands? More time in a day? Another “you” or “mind reader” so...

Get Glam in 5!

Get Glam in 5!

  Christine is an OCMM alum and a busy, beautiful mom of two. Here’s how she gets her glam on in 5 mins! Love this.   Take Five by: Christine Kerekes   My previous...

Michael Phelps Swim School

Michael Phelps Swim School

  My older son loves the water.  We did mommy and me classes when he was younger and every time he hits the pool he is in heaven.  He essentially taught himself how to swim...

Families Forward Needs Our Help!

Families Forward Needs Our Help!

  FOOD DRIVE AUGUST 3rd – SEPTEMBER 1st! Mommies, let’s help local families in need! Can you imagine every night not knowing where you are going to lay your baby down to...

Finding Joy

Finding Joy

joy joi/ noun a feeling of great pleasure and happiness. When I tell people I don’t find joy in parenting, half the time I am answered with a“hallelujah” and the other times I am...

Staying Organized with XOXOrganizing

As a mom of two, being organized is the key to a successful day. But, staying organized can sometimes be the hardest part! This is why I am so excited to introduce you to Sara...

Story time with Book Author next Friday!

Story time with Book Author next Friday!

  Kieren van den Blink is a Broadway actress and the author of SNIFF! We are thrilled to have Kieren visit OC Mommy & Me for our very first story time! Space is limited...

Orange County Date Night

Orange County Date Night

By Sally from LoveStalgia In our classes, one of the topics that were discussed was the importance of working on the relationship with your significant other after having a baby....

Second Birthday Gift Guide!

Second Birthday Gift Guide!

Here it is – the birthday gift guide for your toddler’s second birthday! It’s always so tough to decide what to get a toddler, so please feel free to pass this along to anyone...

Thank you!

One of the best things about my job is the amazing women I get to spend my days with.  Before her class began, Sally called and was concerned about the drive to our studio at...

Reflux Questions Answered

Reflux Questions Answered

Dr. Barry Steinmetz is one of the most sought after pediatric GI’s in Orange County and because of our personal experience, I can understand why.  He is calm, confident,...

First Birthday Gift Guide

I am asked by moms often about age appropriate gifts for their little ones so I decided to put together gift guides by age! Here is the first one for your baby’s first birthday!...

Exciting News!

I am so, so, so excited to announce that The New Mom School officially has our own location! Like name on-the-door and directory own location! Can you believe it?? As of this...

Do you Konmari?

As moms, we have a lot of STUFF! It's tough to find a place for it all and even if you do, best of luck keeping it there with toddlers! Meet one of my best friends, Merav, whom I...