Ages + Stages

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...

A few weeks ago my son asked me if I could donate money for something at school . . .  By the way, anyone feel like you get this question at least once a month from your kids these days? I...

My daughter just turned 5 and started Early Admission Kindergarten in January of this year. As a result, she is quickly blossoming into quite the social butterfly. She is always excited to return to school on a Monday morning...

Working from home with a toddler is no joke. Keeping them safe and occupied and entertained and educationally stimulated all day every day is a challenge unlike any other. So I’ve spent the last 3 years perfecting our playroom...

You've Got This It has been over 5 months since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the WHO. Depending on what day you are reading this, it has been over 154 days, over 3696 hours, over 221760 minutes, and over...

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...

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...

I recently did a 'mommy and me' photoshoot with the fabulous Geena Crawford, owner of Geena Crawford Photography. If you are in the market for a photographer that specializes in family, maternity and children - Geena is your gal!  You can't...

For many of us, and our kids, Disneyland is our happy place. It’s the place we go to escape the stress of everyday life. So, what do you do when you can’t get to the happiest place on earth?...

Since San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum temporarily closed on March 13th, our team has ramped up efforts to provide online resources parents and children can use at home—making sure that the museum’s hands-on learning experience lives on. Each day, the...

25 states in 34 days with two adults, a toddler, and a dog. For a family of East Coast transplants who love to travel, the pandemic definitely put a damper on those plans. A severe case of the stir-crazies...

Halloween is coming up fast and we are counting down the days until we can mama tax our kids candy and take some for ourselves. Who's with us?!?! As a mom whose favorite holiday is Halloween, here are some pro tips...