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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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...
Here’s to you, Mom!

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 Marriage is on the Rocks

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...

Finding Childcare

Many of you know that I’ve recently struggled trying to find the right childcare solution for my boys. Returning to work and finding the right care for our children is such a...

Swim Date at Waterworks Aquatics!

Waterworks Aquatics has graciously offered Moms of OC Mommy and Me a free swim and water safety class, in a group setting that will also highlight the benefits of infant...

Dailey Baby!

The Dailey Method Newport Mesa is home to OC Mommy and Me and it just got better for OC moms! If you've been looking for a class to bring your baby to, look no further. Owner...