This is a sponsored post. See full disclaimer at the bottom of the post. When I first started my blog, one of my main objectives was to educate others. I wanted to talk about a variety of topics I was passionate about including parenting, education, therapy, and health. Sometimes I get lucky and these topics overlap organically each other, which… Read More
San Diego Zoo Reopening: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go
We were so excited when we saw the announcement that the San Diego Zoo was reopening (again) after being shut down again due to mandatory stay at home orders! We have been annual members for years and couldn’t wait to visit the animals and do something familiar in our hometown during quarantine. I was really apprehensive at first…. Read More
How to Talk to Children and Adolescents About Big Emotions & Loss of Rituals
It’s Memorial Day weekend, a time to remember and honor fallen men and women who have protected our country and a weekend that typically signifies the end of the school year and the kick off to summer. It’s also a weekend that many people around the country traditionally celebrate by having pool parties, neighborhood barbecues, beach bonfires, and family gatherings. Often times there are… Read More
Parenting Responsibly During Covid-19 and Alcohol Responsibility Month
As a parent, I have been using this time at home with my children as a precious opportunity to talk to them about responsibility. I’m teaching them to do their chores, get their homework done, and what it means to take care of their minds and bodies, whether that means exercising, what food and drink they consume, how to self… Read More
Benefits of a Secure Attachment: Top 5 Activities To Do With Your Children to a Build Positive Relationship
Since we are all at home indefinitely right now, this is the time to connect with our children more than ever. This is the time they need us and want to be close to us. Use this time with them wisely and grow a deeper connection with them and a stronger, more secure attachment with them! Attachment starts as early… Read More
Coping with Coronavirus: Top 10 Ways To Get Through Your Day
Last night we were told that school was postponed until April 30th and it really made me think about how I want to use this time at home. We don’t have much of a choice and honestly I am thankful for the downtime, a slower way of life, extra time with my kids, less work responsibilities, and staying home without… Read More
Coronavirus: Age Appropriate Ways of Explaining it to Your Children and Managing Fears and Anxiety
This morning I was honored to be invited to CBS8 in San Diego to discuss age appropriate ways of explaining Coronavirus to children as well as how to mange the fears and anxiety surrounding the recent outbreak. Everywhere we turn and look these days we are inundated with messages of Coronavirus. Children and adults all over the world are scared… Read More
Giving Back and Rounding Up this Holiday Season at McDonald’s
How are you giving back this holiday season? Last night my children and I had the privilege to visit our local McDonald’s in Orange County to help kick off the launch of their nationwide Round Up program that benefits the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). Every time you go to your local McDonald’s you can round up your order to the… Read More
20 Frozen 2 Inspired Dole Recipes that Will Make Your Holiday Season Magical
I am an official ambassador for Dole. Dole provided me with compensation for my time and products and recipes for my review. As always, all opinions expressed are my own. A few weeks ago I was invited to attend the Dole Fall Blogger Summit in the Wellness Kitchen at the Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village, California. It was such… Read More
Let’s Talk About: The Benefits of Cruciferous Vegetables with Cali’flour Foods
Do you know about the importance of eating cruciferous vegetables? I learned early on into my breast cancer journey the importance of incorporating cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower into my diet to regulate my hormones. Cruciferous Vegetables can also include cabbage, kale, garden cress, bok choy, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and similar green leaf vegetables. But why are they so important to… Read More