One year ago, the founder of First Steps Dance Program, Lizzy Bensfield (aka Miss Lizzy), left her hometown of Chicago. For almost a decade, she had been teaching children of all ages at one of the most successful dance...
Since the news first came out last week about a measles case in San Diego, we've gotten a lot of questions from moms. We all want to know: "What does this mean?" "Is my baby in danger?" "Where did...
Recently my daughter Kaia (age 3.5) was introduced to The Super Toothbrush by The Super Dentists, and it has truly transformed our dental hygiene routine. She looks forward to brushing her teeth, she loves the song that plays, and...
They say that there are a few times in your life when everything changes. Days that are so special that you’ll remember them forever: your wedding day, the birth of your children, or the day you buy your forever...
Did you know that tooth decay (cavities, specifically) is the most common chronic childhood disease? 51 million school hours are lost annually due to dental-related illnesses. Protect your child's teeth by starting dental visits early. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry...
At some point in the parenting journey, we have to prepare for "the talk." Girls and boys begin to realize that they have different parts. Those parts have different functions. And some of them need to be kept private....
As we prepare to become parents, we begin to research is what is safe and healthy for our precious babies. Oftentimes, we learn that we shouldn't use any sunscreen at all on them, and that we should keep them...
I am always looking for good books to bond over with my child. Having recently gone to a used book sale at the local library, I stumbled upon an old childhood favorite of mine for only a quarter: Stone...
Today women have more options than ever to select where, or how, they will give birth. From hospitals to home births, or the in-between option of a birthing center, the information out there can get overwhelming. Recently we have...
Everyone talks about how exciting and joyful it will be to have a baby, but people rarely talk about how hard it actually is. Being a new mom (whether it's your first child or 5th) can be extremely difficult....
We've all been there. We've all felt the stress of deciding to request a cup of water from the server before the baby makes a scene—only for it to come out too hot or too cold.
Introducing "The Baby's Brew"-...
My name is Roxy, and I am the mom of two of the littlest patients (and biggest fans, I might add) of Dr. Dabir at Carlsbad Children’s Dentistry. I have been bringing my kids to CCD since we moved...
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Winter Proof Tips to Stay Connected
Winter has officially arrived! December 21st marked the hibernal solstice, more commonly known as the winter solstice, when the Earth’s poles tilt furthest away...
