Unique, trending and local — suggestions for everyone on your list For the Family 52 Essential Conversations Card Game A busy mom of three, Jenny Woo, of Irvine, wanted to create something to help maximize quality time with her children. She came up with a simple yet effective card game. Made up of questions in […]
Tracking Baby’s Physical & Behavioral Growth Milestones
Q: [Parents] What are the best ways to track my baby’s physical and behavioral growth? A: Well-check appointments provide an opportunity for your pediatrician to monitor and chart these developmental milestones and see how much your child has progressed since your last visit. In the first 12 months, here are some general milestones we look […]
Preparing for Swim Classes
Q: [Toddler] How can I help my 18-month-old daughter get used to being in water before she starts attending swim classes? A: Introducing a baby or toddler to the water can be both exciting and intimidating for any parent. Some children are fearful, while others are fearless. Here are five ways to assure your child’s […]
Paid Family Leave Continues to Improve for Californians
Welcoming a new child into the world is a major, life-changing event — and combining the stress of parenting with figuring out how to take the necessary time off from work to bond with your new addition can be downright overwhelming. Luckily for Orange County resident Arissa Palmer and millions of other Californians, California’s Paid […]
Special Beds for Special Kids
Q: [Infants & Toddlers] Our special needs little one is about to outgrow her crib, but I can’t imagine a regular bed working for her. She doesn’t have great physical control and it just doesn’t seem safe. But specialized beds are very pricy. Any tips on how to keep her sleeping safe? A: You are […]
They Like to Move It, Move It
If you have a “bye-bye”baby who loves to be on the go, we have the solutions to keep them safe wherever you roam. Graco Extend2Fit 3-in-1 Car Seat The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children ride rear-facing until at least 2 years of age to drastically reduce injuries in the event of an accident, particularly […]
It Isn’t Your Cooking…
Q: [Infants] Is the “witching hour” a real thing? Our normally chipper newborn seems to be happy all day and right as the house starts humming around dinnertime, the wails begin. Is it us? Is there too much chaos that it is stressing her out? Does she hate the smell of my cooking? HELP! A: […]
Well Checkups Are… Well, Great!
Parents take their newborns to the pediatrician six times during the first year of life. But the baby isn’t the only one receiving a checkup during these visits. Before medical school I double-majored in biology and psychology, and it’s that second major that I find myself leaning on most during well-child visits. From mothers coping […]
Teething Terrors
Q: [Infants/Toddlers] We love, love, love our baby…but do NOT love the terrible pain our normally chipper little sweetie is apparently suffering through as her first teeth are coming in! We are only dealing with her very first tooth and are both out of our minds trying to soothe her sore gums. And this is […]
Jessica Rivera Sleep Consulting
If there’s anything new moms dream about it’s, well, the opportunity to dream at all. Indeed, a good night’s sleep can be a challenge for new parents struggling to catch some much-needed rest. Jessica Rivera can help. The certified sleep consultant launched her business aimed at helping parents teach babies to nap independently and sleep […]