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5 Tips for Mothers for Alleviating Back-to-School Stress
September looms like a foreboding antagonist waiting in the shadows as the beginning of the school years ramps up. Whether it is your first year to send the kiddos to school or...
11 Tips for How to Keep Baby Calm and Entertained in the Car
1. Prepare to go out The journey starts before you even pull out of the driveway. A relaxed baby is more likely to stay relaxed. Change their diaper so they're comfortable and...
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
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?
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
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
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...
Why My Kids Don’t Share and Yours Shouldn’t Either
Consider this scenario. Imagine someone tells you that you have to share your spouse (please forgive me if you’re into that sort of thing.) Most of us wouldn’t happily hand them...
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
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
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
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...
Does Swaddling A Baby Really Boost Risk Of SIDS?
A recent NPR article discussed swaddling and the risk of SIDS. People have been swaddling their babies for quite some time now, and also worrying about their babies dying in...
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...
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