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Let’s Talk About: Top 10 Ways to Prevent and Minimize Illness
January has always been a tough month for me as a mom and taking care of my sick babies. It is a time of year where it is hot enough during the day to have the air conditioning on and cold enough at night to have the heat on. The constant fluctuation in temperature paired with the rampant winter… Read More
Let’s Talk About: Moms Run on Love…and Coffee
How much do you juggle in one day? One of the most asked questions I get from strangers and friends alike, is how do you do it all? Do I eat? Do I sleep? Others often wonder how I can accomplish so much in one day. Well, let me tell you, it is not easy. But I don’t know how… Read More
Let’s Talk About: My BIG Announcement
For decades I have had a dream. And this is the year one of my longterm dreams will be coming true. But with any goal, there is risk involved. It takes determination, persistence, and initiative to achieve a goal. I will finally be able to marry my Master’s in TV Broadcasting with my Doctorate in Psychology to create a video… Read More
Let’s Talk About: Tommie Girl Photography
As a blogger and social media influencer, I am constantly on the quest to find a talented photographer for the events that I host. As a mom and wife, I am always on the quest to find a talented photographer for our family photos. This time of year, it is especially important for me to find a talented photographer… Read More
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: 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: 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
Let’s Talk About: The Importance of Play
Last week I had the opportunity to be an “expert” guest on News 8 Morning Extra on the CW in San Diego talking about the importance of play, especially in a parent child relationship. Since I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, a registered play therapist, a university professor in parent child therapy and play therapy, and own a… Read More
Let’s Talk About: Our Baby Food Journey + Amara
Both of my children started showing developmental signs that they were ready for food at around 5 months old. Because my milk supply has always been just enough or seemingly barely enough at times, introducing foods has always been a little bit of a relief for me. I still nurse my son on command and as often as possible as… Read More
