Something about strawberry season always signals to me that Summer is almost here. Maybe it's all the strawberry shortcake you see at Memorial Day BBQs, or the abundance of lush, dark red strawberries at the grocery store. Either way,...
People say it takes a village to raise a child. Having moved over 8,000 kilometers away from my family and friends, I now understand how true this is! You NEED a support network, that is more than just your...
Motherhood is hard.
Anybody that says it isn’t is clearly mistaken.
But when you add a mental illness to the mix, it’s a hundred times harder. I can attest to that. I’ve struggled with generalized anxiety disorder for years and I...
With summer just around the corner and the end of the school year in sight, parents start asking that burning question...
How can I continue my child’s learning over the summer?
As an elementary school teacher, I can tell you the...
It's June and Summer is upon us! This month enjoy a day at the San Diego fair, many trips to the beach and many fun events for the whole family. We have lined up as many events for you...
I bumped into a coworker last week at the San Diego Zoo in front of the kangaroo exhibit. Becky was strolling through with her son and her extended family. I was meandering with my son Isaac, enjoying the newer...
Once again this year, San Diego Moms Blog with City Moms Network hosted Bloom at Gymboree.
Upon entrance our guests had the opportunity to visit our SDMB photobooth with props, pick through a basket of extra swag and grab a...
This past Saturday we hosted our first "Sip & Shop" Social event at Deft Brewing, thank you for all those who came out! We are so excited about this event and we are going to be launching this quarterly,...
My youngest daughter, AC, was born with a congenital heart defect and had a post-birth Down syndrome diagnosis. Unfortunately, during her first open heart surgery when she was 5 days old, we learned that some nerves were damaged and...
Let's fully acknowledge that safety is paramount for public places. There's a serious need for inspection and monitoring what enters public places, especially play spaces that serve children. Still, I occasionally cringe as I approach the bag check at...
May is Mental Health Awareness month. What does that mean, exactly? During the month of May, Mental Health America, its affiliates and other organizations interested in mental health host a number of activities based on a different theme each year...
I know all the mamas out there agree: kids often teach us more than we ever thought imaginable. Not only do they teach us to embrace the most selfless kind of love, but their fresh eyes and untainted logic...
In + Around San Diego
San Diego’s Map of Christmas Lights (Provided by San Diego Family)
Going out with your family to see Christmas lights is a great way to bring your family together and bring bright smiles and cheer...
