Parenting – Page 12

How To Play When You are a Tired, Overworked, and Overwhelmed Parent

We have all been there. Your child asks you to play with them after a long, busy day and you just don’t have the energy. The last thing you want to do is play. What you really want to do is lay down and sleep. But somehow you muster up every bit of energy so you can play with them…. Read More

Let’s Talk About: Tips To Get Your Kids To Eat

This post is sponsored by Lil Miss Appleseed but all photos and opinions are my own. You know you’ve been there. You’ve spent all afternoon picking out groceries at the store and then come home and cook a healthy and delicious meal for your family only to find your child won’t eat it. You feel like all of the effort you… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Preventative Strategies to Minimize Back to School Germs

Going back to school can be an exciting time for parents and children for so many reasons. Meeting new teachers, making new friends, and going back to school shopping are all fun. But one part I don’t like is sending my child off one year older because it reminds me just how fast time escapes us. Another part I don’t… Read More

Let’s Talk About: My Responsibilities as a Mom & The Lessons I Want To Teach My Daughter

GIVEAWAY + DISCOUNT CODE AT BOTTOM OF BLOG! As a mom, I believe it is one of my responsibilities to teach my daughter that she is always enough. I have written multiple thesis papers and have completed numerous research studies on positive body image and have had plenty of clients that have suffered from negative self worth. I know… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Teaching Your Children to be Kind This School Year

As a regular guest on the morning show, I was thrilled to lend my parenting expertise this past week on News 8 Morning Extra on the CW San Diego. I spoke about how parents can teach their children to be kind as they are heading back to school this fall in a segment titled: Back to School Lessons in Kindness… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Tips for Traveling with Toddlers

It’s no surprise that my family loves to travel. We love all travel from road trips and camping to air travel and staying at luxury resorts. My husband and I have the desire to see the world and to provide the opportunity for our children to see the world with us. If you are or have been a parent of a… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Toddler Safety Tips

GIVEAWAY AND DISCOUNT CODE AT THE BOTTOM OF BLOG!! What do you think is the easiest parenting stage? I hear some moms say that they like the stage when babies are firstborn until they become mobile. You know the time when you put them down and you know exactly where they are going to be even if you… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Why You Need a MINU In Your Life

Are you on the search for a perfect stroller? Maybe you are a pregnant mom in the midst of making your baby registry or a first time parent spending efndless amounts of time online researching which stroller would be best for your child. Or maybe you are like me and have previously owned 5 other strollers and none of them… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Solutions for Separation Anxiety

With school starting soon, your child may have some anxious energy. Some nerves are expected from young children at any age, but if your child becomes preoccupied with an intensive fear of not being with you or their primary caregiver and has physiological distress symptoms like headaches, stomachaches, excessive crying, defiance, or even panic attacks and or nightmares, they may… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Family Play Time at The Westin Mission Hills

Have you ever been to paradise? The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa is a taste of paradise in Palm Springs, California! My family and I had a very fortunate opportunity to spend the weekend at this luxurious resort and we can’t wait to go back again! In fact, this was one of the best weekends we have had thus… Read More