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A Call for Real Support for Moms & 7 Tips for Deeper Self-Care

In a culture obsessed with individualism, moms are constantly told that self-care is the answer to their burnout. But as Diana Spalding eloquently points out in a viral essay for *Motherly*, self-care alone cannot fix the overwhelming burnout mothers experience daily....

Breastfeeding Support for All: Tips, Tools, and a GIVEAWAY!

Happy World Breastfeeding Week! This year’s theme is “Closing the Gap: Breastfeeding Support for All” and we couldn’t be more aligned given our mission to fundamentally change the way new moms are cared for. New moms need - and deserve - so much more support than...

New Mom School: Empowering Moms through Babyhood AND Business Ownership

Recently, our founder and CEO Alexandra Spitz spoke with the man known as The Wolf of Franchises for his podcast “Franchise Empires.” They covered a lot of ground in 40 minutes and whether you’re interested in what New Mom School does (and why it’s so important), the...

A Note About Father’s Day

Happy June! I said it last month, but I will say it again! Where is the time flying to?! This month, we will celebrate Father’s Day! For many of you this will be the first time you are celebrating your husband and their contributions to your new little family! When we...

Don’t Be Disappointed This Mother’s Day

Can you believe it’s May? It’s hard to believe that we are nearly a quarter of the way through 2024! As mothers we often hear the phrase “time is a thief,” and while I don’t argue with the sentiment, it often reminds me to slow down and take in these moments that we...

Meet Becca Kushner: NMS Newport Mesa Franchise Partner

Meet, Rebecca Kushner, New Mom School - Newport Mesa's new owner! Becca is likely a familiar face to many of you, as she is a beloved instructor in our program, teaching everything from Newborn to Toddler Classes! As an Occupational Therapist by training, and mother...
Can you prepare for postpartum depression?

Can you prepare for postpartum depression?

Postpartum depression does not discriminate. While some moms might be at higher risk of experiencing a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder, it can also strike you “completely out...

New Mom School Turns 10

New Mom School Turns 10

We made it to double digits! We feel so grown up. Since launching our first pilot in 2012 - known then as OC Mommy and Me -  with 12 new moms and their darling babies in a small...

2022 Xmas Gift Guides For The Whole Family

2022 Xmas Gift Guides For The Whole Family

Dreading the holiday shopping trips that feel like a marathon? Feeling stuck on ideas on what to get your partner? You’re in luck! We’ve updated our thoughtfully-curated gift...

10 New Mom Survival Tips

10 New Mom Survival Tips

Let’s face it, those first few weeks (and months) with your newborn can be intense.  To help, we’ve put together 10 New Mom Survival Tips. It’s everything we think you need to...

5 Breastfeeding Essentials Every New Mom Needs

5 Breastfeeding Essentials Every New Mom Needs

So here’s the behind the scenes for you, Mama. Breastfeeding can be as messy as it is gloriously satisfying and nourishing and fulfilling and challenging!  In those early days...

New Playgroup Series Start October!

New Playgroup Series Start October!

Imagine an hour and a quarter each week where you could just sit back and relax while your little one is engaged in purposeful play with developmentally-appropriate...

10+ Ways to Soothe a Fussy Baby

10+ Ways to Soothe a Fussy Baby

The constant cry of an upset and fussy baby can challenge us to our core. We may even have a chemical reaction in our body that causes us to sweat and feel as though our blood...

20 Tips to Help a Baby With Reflux

20 Tips to Help a Baby With Reflux

If you suspect your baby has reflux, you’ve probably found yourself down a Google rabbit hole with questions like: How to know if your baby has reflux? Why does my baby spit up...

3 Tips for Dealing With Toddler Tantrums

3 Tips for Dealing With Toddler Tantrums

By Therapist and parent coach, Hayley Goldberg Early childhood is a time of monumental growth for our toddlers and preschoolers. They are growing in so many areas—physically,...

Summer Water Safety Tips

Summer Water Safety Tips

Did you know drowning is the leading cause of death for children in our country? On top of that, for every child who dies from drowning, another five receive emergency care for...

5 Sun Safety Tips for Your Newborn Baby

5 Sun Safety Tips for Your Newborn Baby

It’s Summer time, which means beautiful days to be outdoors enjoying the sunshine. But what about venturing into the hot sun with a newborn? Should you be applying sunscreen?...

5 Self Care Truths & Tips for New Moms

5 Self Care Truths & Tips for New Moms

We’re coming to you today with a Public Service Announcement: Basic grooming, personal hygiene, eating, sleeping and running errands for your family is NOT self-care! At New Mom...

Postpartum Mood Disorders

Postpartum Mood Disorders

When it’s more than the “baby blues” Here’s a fun fact: there are just shy of 4 million babies born every year in the United States.  That means almost 4 million women become...