Children – Page 22

Let’s Talk About: Mommy-Do 12-Week Journal

As the holiday season is quickly approaching, our schedules are becoming increasingly busy. With dance recitals, playdates, holiday parties, travels, and work commitments, I need to stay as organized as possible. With the hustle and bustle, I also need to take more time to self care. Mommy’s tend to DO-DO-DO, am I right? It takes a mom to know a… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Healthy Snacking with Fruigees

In our home, we love to snack on healthy food and I try to incorporate fruits and vegetables into every meal. Sometimes I am successful but other times I have to disguise essential ingredients into a smoothie or something similar. Recently I was introduced to Fruigees, organic squeeze packs packed with fruit and veggies where I can SQUEEZE IN THE… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Princesses in the Park

If you have been reading my blog and following me on social media over the last year, you know that I love to bring together local bloggers and influencers while hosting a variety of events. Although I have never been an official event planner (although that was the first job I was offered out of college) I love to host… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Saturday at the Symphony

Last weekend we had the unique opportunity to see Disney’s Ratatouille at the San Diego Symphony! Music is such an important part of our family and we love sharing art, culture, and music with our young children. So when we had the opportunity to see a Disney movie and hear live classical music at the same time we couldn’t resist!!… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Experiential Play for Children

Last week I had the unique opportunity to attend an experiential family playdate with ZBK: Zone for Babies and Kids. The talented Yuru Lameda, also known as the “babies and kids whisperer” founded ZBK in 2009. She has a college degree in Early Childhood Education and has over 10 years experience working with children and families. The play dates… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Sleep Training + Storkcraft

As a child therapist and mom of two small children I often get asked sleep training. Although I’m not a trained sleep consultant, I have been conducting sleep consultations with parents across the nation for quite some time based on the knowledge I have as a behavioral therapist. For me sleep training is about self-regulation, low anxiety, and parenting tools…. Read More

Let’s Talk About: No Makeup, No Men, No Mirrors: A Curves Experience

Before I begin I’d like to thank Curves International for sponsoring this post. Are you ready to get #CurvesStrong? Since having my second baby I have had a difficult time motivating myself to workout. Over the last ten months I have thought of every excuse in the world as to why it’s nearly impossible for me to exercise, but honestly, there… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Potty Training Tips

Is your toddler ready for potty training? Potty training is one aspect of parenting that you know will inevitably happen one day that you think you are prepared for but aren’t. At least that is my experience. I have educated myself on human behavior for more years than I can remember, but potty training took my parenting to a… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Top Choking Hazards and Prevention Tools

As a mom, my children’s safety, health, and happiness are of upmost importance. Over the course of the last couple of years since my daughter started eating solids, I have experienced a few “scary moments” where I thought my daughter was choking. And today I experienced it for the first time with my son. I knew he was choking and… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Childhood Attachment + Slumberkins

Conception is the initial stage of development and attachment begins in the womb. Growing babies can benefit from sound and touch while they are still in utero. The moment a baby is born, skin-to-skin contact is vital for emotional, physical, and mental growth. During this attachment bonding period, a mother and baby’s heartbeats will synchronize. It is a beautiful time… Read More