Labor Day, the holiday signifying the end of summer, is a a three-day weekend for wearing red, white, and blue. It's time to pack up the car with the essentials for an outing or a picnic, whether you like...
When it comes to what to expect on or near your labor and delivery day . . . my best advice is to have no expectations whatsoever. I will explain why.
I totally respect birth plans, natural births, home births...
I was asked once who takes care of my kids when I'm dealing with anxiety. "Um, I do, Karen," I said inside my own head. Who else would it be?
That sort of martyr attitude has honestly been one of...
I always imagined raising my daughter to be a principled feminist. She would be unafraid of the world and free of the unconscious bias against her own gender that many women my age (37) have had to internally fight....
I have two daughters who were both potty trained fairly early. My oldest daughter, who just recently turned 7, was fully potty trained at about 2 1/2 and my youngest completely out of pullups in the daytime at just...
With summer break closing out this week, I like to reminisce with my kids about their favorite parts of vacation. Their response was the same each time I asked: camping and going to the beach. That's the beauty of...
“I am strong; I am brave; I am smart; I am loved.”
Every since my son started going to daycare and into preschool years ago, we’ve said this every morning before he gets out of the car to start his...
Does your child love video games, all things tech, and playing with friends? Code Ninjas combines all of those things into one entertaining and engaging environment. They'll gain the knowledge they need to advance in technology while making lifelong...
“I’m not ready for the world yet today, mama…”
This is what our nearly six-year-old said to me this morning as she sleepily climbed from her space on the bed to where I was sitting, trying to rouse her from...
This past Saturday, we hosted Protect & Play with Attorney Amy Hsiao of Hsiao Law. Life is unpredictable. The topic of who will raise our children, if the unexpected happens, is scary. I've been taught that to combat fear...
Lately, I had begun to wonder if there is something else I should do. See, I'm a stay at home mom, and I don't necessarily do much else other than write blog posts and read. If you're as active...
Situated just 9 miles east of downtown San Diego, this city of 25,000 affords its residents the proximity to San Diego's best places while providing a smaller town atmosphere.
Lemon Grove is a young city, established in July of 1977....
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Safe Kids Worldwide Shares Child-Safety Tips for the Fourth of July
As families gear up for 4th of July celebrations filled with fireworks, barbecues, and beach days, Safe Kids Worldwide is reminding parents and caregivers...
