Today I became the member of a club I hoped never to join… my heart aches and I am filled with a mix of emotions: confusion, pain, anger, and longing cover me. Today it was confirmed I had a miscarriage. My body has betrayed me! Instead of nourishing my sweet baby to grow and thrive, I have spent ... Read More about Miscarriage Survivor: Today I lost my unborn baby…
General Tips to Avoid Having a Picky Eater
Variety is key, in flavor, temperatures, and textures. Don't be afraid of a little seasoning. Add a little Garlic, Tumeric, or Cinnamon to your recipes and help expand their palate. As soon as you see your baby has mastered the purée, start providing thicker and more textured foods. The goal is go ... Read More about General Tips to Avoid Having a Picky Eater
Top 5+ Common Questions that parents ask about introducing food to baby
What is the first food I should give my baby? We are past the age of plain rice cereal, it offers very little nutritional value and can cause significant constipation. Instead consider avocado or squash as a first food. The key is soft purees that they can easily swallow. I do not recommend going ... Read More about Top 5+ Common Questions that parents ask about introducing food to baby
Calming Mom’s Anxiety when it comes to transitioning from breast/ bottle to food
Any big transition in your baby’s life can be stressful just as it is exciting. Moving from a purely liquid diet to one that includes solid foods is one of these times! As a physician and mother I would like to take this opportunity to calm your fears and reassure you through this transition. Just ... Read More about Calming Mom’s Anxiety when it comes to transitioning from breast/ bottle to food
6-12mo toys: Life in Motion
6-12mo toys— So much happens in this age range. Baby discovers the joys of banging objects together to make a sound and pushing fun things across the floor. Push cars: As mobility sky rockets, toys that encourage movement and safe exploration of their environment are ideal. Hand-held toys ... Read More about 6-12mo toys: Life in Motion
Feeding my family for less then $100/wk
Mornings for me consist of a groggy toddler kicking me in my side while he desperately searches for the breast to nurse as I pray he falls back to sleep so I can get even a couple more minutes of sleep. Needless to say, by the time I make it into the kitchen to make breakfast— it should probably be ... Read More about Feeding my family for less then $100/wk
Embrace The Whole You
When you become a mother it is very easy for your identity to become wrapped up in parenting. You no longer feel like the well rounded person you once were. Instead of an artist, an author , a business person, or an athlete; you suddenly feel like life has taken on a single note. You are someone's ... Read More about Embrace The Whole You
Our Day at the Aquarium of the Pacific
This past weekend we had the opportunity to go to the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific. The Aquarium of the Pacific is special because it is an AZA (Association of Zoos and Aquariums) accredited Aquarium and works to save endangered species. Luke loves animals and I jump at any opportunity to ... Read More about Our Day at the Aquarium of the Pacific
Easter Basket Inspiration
With Easter around the corner you may be struggling to come up with items to put in your baby and toddler’s Easter baskets. This is the perfect time to think about items that your child will enjoy now as well as milestones coming in the near future. That is why I put together two different baskets ... Read More about Easter Basket Inspiration
Getting Probiotics into Baby’s Diet
This year’s cold and flu season has been especially long and challenging. My pediatric clinic schedule is filled with runny noses, ear infections, and coughs. While my home has been a never ending cycle of sniffles. More illnesses unfortunately mean more antibiotics, which in turn means more upset ... Read More about Getting Probiotics into Baby’s Diet
Big News for Stonyfield Organic
Shop smart for your child and for the environment! Have you heard about B-Corp?!? Companies that have been certified as B corporations. This means for-profit companies are joining together to meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability and transparency. ... Read More about Big News for Stonyfield Organic
Touching Lives with Stonyfield
This year I was given the incredible opportunity to partner with Stonyfield and pay it forward. By showing generosity to those less fortunate then myself I was able to model the power of giving to my son. Raising a child whom is generous and compassionate is extremely important to my husband and ... Read More about Touching Lives with Stonyfield
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