The Parentologist

Let’s Talk About: My Birth Story

Every birth story is unique, miraculous, and beautiful in its own way. Whether it’s a water birth, a home birth, a hospital birth, or a belly birth, it is a tremendous accomplishment for any mom to conceive, carry, and birth a baby. No matter what way your baby arrives into this world, mothers should be commended for the dedication and… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Inviting Toddlers to Help You with Household Tasks

My toddler is constantly asking to help me. Whether it’s cooking, cleaning, or organizing, she wants to do what her mommy does as much as she possibly can. It’s true that some things are much easier and quicker when I do them myself but there is such pride and joyfulness in her heart when I say “yes” and let her… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Top 30 Hospital Bag Essentials You Never Thought Of Before

The last time I packed a birth bag for the hospital, I brought way too many items that I never used. I was determined this time around to only bring the essentials that I needed. So I sat down and made a comprehensive list of these items and wanted to share them with you in case it gives you any… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Nursery Essentials and The Baby Cubby

Over the past week we put baby boy’s nursery together. I have been in full nesting mode and have had this feeling of urgency to get everything done on my list like it was a life or death situation. I compare it to having food cravings in my first trimester (all you ladies that have been pregnant before understand and… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Behind the Scenes At The San Diego Blogger Brunch

I had been dreaming up hosting a blogger brunch for local influencers and shop owners for quite some time and my dream finally came to fruition last weekend. There is nothing I love more than building a community of local moms and bloggers with similar lifestyles and mindsets. As moms and businesswomen, we need a tribe or sorts or… Read More

Let’s Talk About: Self Care and Ava & Snow

As a therapist and as a mom, people often ask me what I do for self-care and honestly there are seasons in my life where self care doesn’t exist. I have to be intentional about incorporating self-care into my life and make it a priority instead of fitting it in if there is any time left in my day. There… Read More

Let’s Talk About: A Letter to My Husband

Dear husband, I’M SORRY I told you that when I started working from home that I would have time to keep up with the housework. I’m sorry that sometimes the laundry is ignored and stays in the basket to be put away for longer than it should. I’m sorry that you sometimes come home to dirty dishes in the… Read More

Let’s Talk About: An Under the Sea Birthday

Putting on a birthday party for a dozen toddlers when you are almost 9 months pregnant is no easy task. Luckily my daughter knew exactly what theme she wanted for her birthday party months ago so I could start preparing in plenty of time. We are big Disney fans in our family so when she said she wanted to… Read More

Let’s Talk About: DCIS – The Unknown Breast Cancer

About a month before I got married, I noticed a Tic Tac sized ball under my left breast for the first time. Since I was busy planning for the wedding I decided to put off an appointment to the doctor until I returned home from my honeymoon. My primary care doctor examined both of my breasts and indeed also felt… Read More

Let’s Talk About: My Baby Sprinkle and My Baby Registry Gift Guide

Before I became pregnant with this baby boy I always dreamed of having a Paddington Bear themed baby sprinkle. My daughter’s baby shower was a Peter Rabbit theme and I thought staying with a classic book theme was appropriate considering how much I adore children’s books and both of these characters. Once I became pregnant, two of my closest… Read More