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...
Here’s to you, Mom!
When I read the article circulating this week about not understanding what our moms went through until we had kids of our own, it reminded me once again how true this was. The...
My Words of Wisdom (if you can call them that!)
By: Alexandra Spitz, Parent Educator and mom of two! Never lose sight of what you want. Things may not come at the moment you want them, but they will come when the moment is...
My Marriage is on the Rocks
My Marriage is on the Rocks by Alexandra Spitz Warning: sarcasm ahead - post to be taken light heartedly 🙂 It’s Saturday afternoon and my marriage is on the rocks. A few...
Hayley has changed my life!
As some of you know, this has been a very challenging year for our family. It was especially hard on my now 4 year old who welcomed a new sibling and dealt with an unfortunate...
The Art of Parenting Toddlers
The Art of Parenting Toddlers By Hayley Goldberg, LMFT and Parent Educator At one time or another, most parents worry they are doing something wrong in raising their children...
Look for us in Ladera Ranch Magazine!
We are so excited to share with you that OC Mommy and Me is featured in the Winter issue of Ladera Ranch Magazine! Orange County has been such a great home to us for the past 2...
Classic Kids Photography
I think once you become a mom, you become an amateur photographer in some ways. When I had my first son I couldn't seem to stop myself from taking pictures of him - can anyone...
We Are Celebrating Turning Two!
January marked the second anniversary of my first group! Wow - what a ride it has been and it keeps getting better! When I started The New Mom School in January 2012, my only...
Toddler Classes Are Finally Here!
There hasn't been a day since starting New Mom School that I haven't thought about how and when I was going to start a class for toddler moms. The need for support and education...
Mom’s Night Out with Spoon & Skillet
If you're a busy mom like me, you don't have a lot of time to cook gourmet meals, let alone shop for all of the ingredients in preparation for it. I have always wanted to try a...
I Think I Found My Groove
Groove Ultralight, that is. I’m still searching for my other type of groove. I’ve been impressed by the Joovy line of products for years now and just recently had the honor of...
I Have to Exercise to Lose the Baby Weight??
It’s baffling to me what our bodies do to grow and birth a human. Like many new moms, I wanted to get back to my pre-pregnancy body but I soon learned it was a process that...