Ages + Stages

I first met Dr. Shannon at Bloom a couple years back, as she educated our new and expecting moms on Little Balance Box: her patented and creative alternative to seated and pushing walkers.  As a local San Diego mom and...

  My traveling baby girl and I are getting ready for an 11 hour long flight overseas in August, so I am always thinking of different activities and ways to make traveling easier. I learn something new every time...

The best all natural reef safe sunscreens do not need to break the bank or keep you from having fun in the sun this summer. As an all-natural kind of mama who also cares about our oceans, I have...

Summer is a great time to model body positivity for your kids. Kids pick up on the language that moms use about food and their bodies, and they are like little sponges, taking it all in. Here are four ways...

Women experience unique healthcare challenges throughout life due to age, reproduction, stress, environment, and much more.  Not only are women living longer, they can also enjoy better quality of life into old age. This is only possible, however, if...

Productivity. I hate that word. It has been my enemy since the day I brought my new baby home. We haven't always had a tortured relationship. In my pre-child life, to do lists were my favorite. Every morning, I would...

Having Children Early VS Having Children Later In recent news, celebrities and tv hosts are celebrating having children well beyond child bearing years. Take for example Janet Jackson, she is 50...yes FIFTY...and having a baby! Savannah Guthrie of the Today...

What’s the latest way The Super Dentists is making going to the dentist fun for kids?  Augmented Reality! The Super Dentists is the first dental office in San Diego, Southern California, and perhaps even the United States to use...

Photo Credit: Diane Hamacher Photography www.dianehamacher.com Our Sixth Annual Bloom event was one for the books! Over 100 new and or expecting mamas attended our annual Bloom celebration at the beautiful Coaster Terrace at Belmont Park on Sunday, April 10th. The event featured...

With temperatures on the rise, families are eagerly seeking ways to beat the heat, often gravitating towards beaches, pools, and lakes. However, let's not forget: drowning remains the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4. Save...

Are you currently expecting a baby? Have you had a baby within the past year? Are you planning to grow your family soon? Then BLOOM is definitely for you! You won’t want to miss Bloom – a national event for new and expecting...

This past weekend our family of five had a photo shoot session with Shoott, a professional photography company that recently launched here in San Diego and we couldn't have been happier. The entire process was seamless - from booking,...