Ages + Stages

February 13th, 2011, I arrived to Labor and Delivery for my firstborn. Never in my wildest dreams did I think that I'd have a baby on a holiday, but I did. My rainbow baby girl arrived into the world...

Pregnancy I remember the constant nausea and vomiting, the sleepless nights, the heartburn, the occasional foot wedged up inside my ribs at 2AM, and the infamous waddle that I perfected after I reached 34 weeks. If you have ever been...

Let's be real for a minute. Parenting is HARD. The first step to becoming a better mom or dad is to admit that it's hard and it's ok to not have all the answers. Every parent, child and situation...

Resilient is a word that is often used to describe military children because of their ability to withstand the adverse situations of the military lifestyle. "Adapt and overcome" is a mantra that speaks to their resilience and encourages perseverance...

Bloom 2017: an event for new and expecting moms! We have been working behind the scenes for months on this amazing event for our San Diego mamas. Check each tab for info- and save the ticket link for when...

Having gone through three pregnancies myself, I feel like I have experienced the good, the bad, the weird, and gross pregnancy symptoms no one talks about, but should! I wish more moms and health care professionals warned you about these...

In honor of Breastfeeding Awareness month, I think it's important to remind ourselves why we breastfeed and all of the rights we have as breastfeeding mothers. Whether you nurse directly, pump and bottle feed, substitute with formula, or strictly...

In partnership with Future for Football, we celebrated the positive advancements women in football are making with a live interview with Katie Ott, wife, mother and co-owner of the women's professional tackle football team the San Diego Rebellion! Thank you for...

Intuitive eating is the practice of listening to one’s own hunger and fullness cues, with a positive approach to eating and body image. It's the "anti-diet" mentality of tuning into one's own needs instead of looking to rules or...

Solicitors love my neighborhood. I’d say we have about one a week come up to our door trying to sell solar, roofing, a religion, curb number painting, you name it! In this day and age, if I want a...

Congrats, you're a parent - and the work has only just begun! The responsibilities begin early—way before baby ever arrives. Selecting the right doctor for your son or daughter usually takes place before you give birth. The pediatrician you choose...

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