Mom life

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 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’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....

I want to say, first of all, that I am writing this post from a place of experience—not judgement. I've been there, ladies. I've been frustrated, overworked, overwhelmed, and angry. I have felt like the responsibility of raising the...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbbGhTOMxqs&t=5s Are you looking for something that will spark joy and confidence in your daughter? “Girls on the Run... is so much FUN!” It’s not often you hear the words fun and run in the same sentence, but that’s exactly what...

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...