

Pedestrian Safety for Kids
Kids and cars can be an explosive combination. If proper precautions are not followed, children can be hurt or killed when acting as...


The 5 Moms From the Park: Which One Are You?
Ah, swings and roundabouts. You can’t get your kid to go on them, but once they’re on – they never want to go home. This is my daily...


What's the Big Hurry? Why Are We Rushing Our Kids?
I am part of an amazing Facebook group of moms, who live in my area. From the questions that are posted, I can tell that my kids are...


Rainy Days in LA Equals Cool Crafts for Kids
It's raining in LA! Woohoo! I love days like these. I do tend to be overly cautious when driving because, well, this is LA and people...


Kissing Kids on the Lips: Yay or Nay?
I recently read an article that says that parents should not kiss their babies on the mouth, because it can be “sexual” or “stimulating.”...


Babysitter and Nanny Are Not One in the Same: Why Most Moms Prefer to Use the Term Nanny
Are you hiring a nanny or a babysitter? I’m beginning to notice a trend. People , especially moms, are mistaking babysitters for nannies...


Get Organized for Back to School
This summer, the head coordinator of the PTA of a local private school in Los Angeles hired me to give a presentation to the parents on...


Does Your House Look Like a Daycare? How to Tackle Toy Storage
Okay moms, other than what every women would like – more time in the day – what else do we need and want more than anything? MORE SPACE!...


How to Help Your Child to Stop Wetting the Bed
The following is a guest post by Nicole Freedman, MSN, RN, CPNP, and nurse practitioner in the Division of Pediatric Urology at...


Hello February
Hooray for February! We are happy to embrace the month of love. The smell of sweet roses and chocolate candy, balloons in the grocery...