The Parentologist

Let’s Talk About: More Than Pink with Susan G. Komen

Have you ever wondered what a world without breast cancer would be like? For me, as a survivor having to currently face my 3rd lumpectomy in 7 years, it would be a glorious world without fear, pain, and tears. When I first started my blog, I wanted a platform to discuss health related topics and share information about diseases like… Read More

Let’s Talk About: ProLon®, A 5-Day Low Calorie, Plant-Based Meal Program

Since all of my health issues have come to surface, I have been trying to drastically change my lifestyle and diet. As a busy working mom I have also been trying to focus on overall health and wellness in my busy stressful life. So when I found out about ProLon®, a 5-day low calorie, plant-based meal program that provides the same… Read More

Let’s Talk About: The Museum of What LOVE TOUR

My children and I had so much fun exploring and playing at the new interactive pop-up in Encinitas, CA that opened on Valentine’s Day called The Museum of What LOVE TOUR. And yes, you guessed it! Everything in the exhibit revolves around love!! Trust me, you will fall in love at first sight! It’s the first pop-up to… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Spring Time at LEGOLAND California + The LEGO Movie 2 Experience

There is so much happening this month at LEGOLAND California!!!! Spring is almost here and there is no better place to be than San Diego – especially at LEGOLAND, which is located just a few miles from the beach and minutes from the famous Flower Fields! I am going to share everything you need to know about their 20th birthday… Read More

Let’s Talk About: My Breast Cancer Diagnosis + The Stages of Grief

As you may know, I have been struggling lately with some grief since getting the news that the breast cancer I was diagnosed with 7 years ago might be back. Individuals struggle with grief for many different reasons in a variety of ways, but typically in a systematic pattern, and so I thought I would take this opportunity to not… Read More

Let’s Talk About: How to Utilize Play for Positive Behavior and A Peaceful Home

I have always loved being a public speaker. When I was a senior in high school I used to work for The San Diego County Office of Education and other platforms presenting at school assemblies for students K-12 on a variety of topics including drug and alcohol prevention, eating disorders, and more. As I grew older I did other public… Read More

Let’s Talk About: My New Food Obsession at Noodles & Company

I have always had a love relationship with Noodles & Company. I have been eating there for years and have tried pretty much everything on their menu, so I was ecstatic when I found out they were coming out with some new dishes this month! And then I was given the opportunity to partner with them to not only try… Read More

Let’s Talk About: What Ghosting is Doing to Our Mental Health & Our Children

The phenomenon of ghosting is not necessarily a new concept, but the term is becoming a new word in our mainstream culture’s vocabulary. If you aren’t yet familiar with ghosting, consider yourself one of the lucky ones. Let’s hope that you and or your children will never be ghosted. Ghosting is the cruelest form of rejection. Have you ever had… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Breast Cancer Prevention

As many of you already know I am a breast cancer survivor. I was first diagnosed in 2011 with a type of non-invasive breast cancer and underwent two lumpectomies in 2012. The diagnosis was life changing and I have done a lot of things since to change my diet and the products I use on my body and in my… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Disney Animation

As a former broadcast journalist I used to interview a lot of celebrities, attend multiple media events, and do hundreds of voiceovers but I never dreamt my blog would take me to press junkets at Disney Animation Studios in Los Angeles. Last week I was invited to a press event at Disney Animation Studios in honor of its… Read More