Ages + Stages

I know it might sound crazy, but having a third child made me a more relaxed mom. This doesn't mean that it is easier having three kids or that there is any less chaos (there is actually more), but...

It’s almost Halloween, no doubt one of your kid’s favorite holidays!  And who can blame them?  I remember loving it as a kid!  It’s spooky, I mean, who doesn’t love the adrenaline rush and suspense of getting scared out...

The Brain Balance Program is a non-medical and drug-free approach to overcoming the challenges of ADHD, learning disabilities, processing disorders, Asperger Syndrome (now considered part of ASD), and a host of other related childhood learning and developmental issues. With a...

Here are a few tips for staying safe while you set out on the trek for treats this Halloween. The costumes have been chosen, the houses are haunted, the pumpkins have been carved, phrases from Hocus Pocus are in...

One of the toughest times of year to protect your child’s teeth as a parent is Halloween and spills into the holidays with Thanksgiving, Christmas and the New Year. Candy just seems to be everywhere. Educating your kids about...

This past weekend our family of five had a photo shoot session with Shoott, a professional photography company that recently launched here in San Diego and we couldn't have been happier. The entire process was seamless - from booking,...

A lot of times during the summer, I end up making sandwiches or pasta salad or just picking up food because it is just too hot to cook. But come those cool fall evenings, I am tearing it up...

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. Specifically, October 15th is the day dedicated to families who have suffered the greatest of tragedies—losing a baby too soon, whether through miscarriage or infant death.  As a friend, sister, and daughter...

Congrats, you're a parent - and the work has only just begun! The responsibilities begin early—way before baby ever arrives. Selecting the right doctor for your son or daughter usually takes place before you give birth. The pediatrician you choose...

Sip Shop Brunch has come and gone and my kids STILL talk about how much fun they had at our event. From the magical face painter to Queen Elsa and Princess Anna, it’s safe to say everyone had a...

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...

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...