Ages + Stages

Motherhood is amazing. I have been a mother for about four months now, and it is the best thing that ever happened to me. I've embraced the mom bun, accepted that certain articles of clothing may never make it...

Read Part One of Bri's journey here. Not wanting to give up on our breastfeeding journey, I ramped up my efforts to increase my supply even further. I met with a lactation consultant, and joined a few breastfeeding support groups...

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...

Jump into 2021 with a SPLASH! We are thrilled to be launching our first ever San Diego Swim Guide. This guide will cover the following: Swim lessons both private and group Indoor or outdoor public or private swimming pool venues ...

Yesterday I went to see the “Sound of Freedom” and today I'm still at a loss for words and my heart is broken. This film has gripped my heart and stirred emotions that I literally can't express, but I...

I don't know about you, but I watch the news and want to do something to help.  However, I am not always sure where to start.  Kids don't have the same doubts or fears, they see a problem and...

I grew up with all boys, but was never really interested in superheroes. Somehow I still ended up marrying one. My husband is a superhero with a seemingly endless list of abilities and powers.     His superhero powers only multiplied when...

Today women have more options than ever to select where, or how, they will give birth. From hospitals to home births, or the in-between option of a birthing center, the information out there can get overwhelming. Recently we have...

Photo Credit: Diane Hamacher Photography Our 6th annual Bloom Event for New and Expecting Moms took place at the stunning Joya Kitchen on Saturday, May 6th. The venue provided a picturesque setting for the event, which featured a lineup of...

Cooking with kids is a fantastic way to model healthy eating habits, teach about food, use math and counting skills, and teach kids to be self-sufficient. Below are 4 ways to involve your kids in the kitchen. Dr. Natalie Muth,...

Cox Mobile, Cox Communications’ mobile service available exclusively for Cox Internet customers, released findings from its first survey, Generation Screen: Parenting and Mobile Safety.  The survey uncovered an alarming correlation between location sharing and “strangers” communicating with kids and teens through...

My daughter just turned 5 and started Early Admission Kindergarten in January of this year. As a result, she is quickly blossoming into quite the social butterfly. She is always excited to return to school on a Monday morning...