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The Ultimate Guide of Unique Gifts for New Moms to Help Them Survive and Thrive

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...

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...

Postpartum Mental Health and Endometriosis: What New Moms Should Know

Becoming a mom is one of the most transformative times in a woman's life, and with it often come significant changes—physically, emotionally, and mentally. For moms with endometriosis, a condition already known for its painful symptoms and impact on well-being, the...

Labor and Delivery: Signs, Stages, and What to Expect

If you’re counting down to your due date, you might be feeling a mix of excitement, nerves, and a lot of curiosity about how labor and delivery will actually unfold. It’s normal to wonder about every twinge or feeling at this stage. While everyone’s experience is...
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...

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?...