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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...
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...

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...