I don't know about you ladies, but I am really looking forward to fall. This heat has been getting to me lately and I am ready to cuddle up with blankets, scarves and sweaters. (Yes, I know we live...
My parents divorced when I was eight years old. When I was given the opportunity to work in Family Law, not only did I learn quickly about the process, but I drew from my personal experience to help our...
Before I became pregnant I had never heard the word “doula,” but once I was expecting I was frequently asked if I’d be hiring one.
DOULA: a woman who is trained to assist another woman during childbirth and who may...
When the hubby and I started discussing an alternative school for our son, who was five at the time, we didn't bother to think of homeschool. We knew that traditional school was not working for him, and I wanted...
Tiger mom,
You're out running errands day to day,
Not giving a thought to what others say.
Whether under your clothes they are staying to hide,
Or out there in the world- we are by your side.
Like a boss you wear that teeny bikini,
With your...
Something is wrong.
Your child suddenly wants to go outside and take walks. He/she is unexplainably enamored with public places and being around other people who are playing on their phones. He/she may also be prone to fits of...
Hey you! I am talking to you. You, mom, right there. I see you. I know you, all about you. And guess what? I get it. And its okay. I appreciate you.
I see you wake up everyday, either by an alarm,...
{Applications closed} We are expanding our team of regular writers! SDMB is looking for local (San Diego county, even into Temecula) moms who are passionate about our community and love to share stories and wisdom with others. This is a volunteer position, but...
It takes a village to raise a child.
–African Proverb
This quote has been ringing in my ear all weekend. For the weekend, my sisters came to stay with me in my itty-bitty apartment. Normally, I wouldn’t be up for it,...
You're spoiling her.
She needs to get used to it.
Crying is good for their lungs.
She has to get used to not being with you.
As a mom, these are some of the things I hear from well-meaning family...
Stress. Anxiety. Depression.
Do you struggle with any of these issues? Whether the struggle is mild or severe, the reasons vary between difficult situations and chemical imbalance. However, this post is not about the hows, the whys, nor the whats....
Being a mom is really hard.
There isn’t one day that goes by that I don’t think this job is the toughest I’ve ever had. Of course I am in the trenches right now with a 1 year old and...
In + Around San Diego
Tips for Staying Connected During a Natural Disaster
Historically, California's fire season lasted from May through October, but many experts suggest that the fire season in California is now year-round. Unfortunately, it...
