New parents, especially breastfeeding moms, need to fuel themselves. No sleep plus no nutrition is a recipe for disaster. You have to take care of yourself, before you can take care of a baby. And since feeding and caring for a newborn is a full-time job, the last thing a new parent needs to worry…
In 2011 I opened a brick and mortar clothing store, Aloha Beach Club, with one of my best friends. From our flagship store in North Park, San Diego just outside downtown, we eventually expanded to locations in Kailua and Waikiki. Work travel became an exciting reality for me and my family. From opening these stores…
May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month. Did you know that 1 in 5 birth givers deal with perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, otherwise known as PMAD?1 Sadly, that is only the numbers that we can account for though. About 80% of cases may go undiagnosed due to a number of reasons; stigma, access to…
Five High Chair Friendly Homeschool Activities Homemade Playdough + Puzzle Pieces Montessori-Inspired Learning Boards Loose Parts + Counting Frames Sand Trays Educational Toys When we think of homeschooling, we usually picture flashcards, worksheets, and perhaps some educational screen-time. When it comes to early childhood, however, children learn best when they’re able to engage as many…
There is no best way to feed your baby – it is all about what is best for you and your family. And no matter how you feed your baby, every new parent deserves support, advice, understanding and of course some good ole’ self love. Because we appreciate you, we wanted to share some tips…
Four am, I poured myself a cup of day-old coffee with ice. I sat on the couch with our midwife as she told me it was going to be a while until my daughter was earthbound. The mother of my child sat upstairs with her mother and talked as her contractions got closer and closer….
Why Use a Nursing Pillow? When you consider how much time you’ll be spending nursing your little one, you’ll want to make sure you’re comfortable. While a nursing pillow isn’t required for your nursing (or bottle feeding!) journey, it will definitely make it more enjoyable for both you and baby. Nursing Pillows support both caregiver…
The first few years of your child’s life are wonderful, tiring and filled with so much growth. From developmental milestones to knowing what baby gear and toys are right for each age and stage, here’s everything you need to know about newborns, infants and toddlers, and supporting your child’s development at home. Newborn Your baby…
In one of my internet deep dives on how to address some hormonal issues I’ve been dealing with, I came across Amanda Montalvo and I’m so glad I did. Amanda Montalvo is a Women’s Health Dietitian, and has been through quite the journey with healing her hormones over the last decade. After trying the pill,…
To spank or not to spank? That’s not the only question. Parenting is so much more than our preferences for discipline. It’s a framework for how we approach every aspect of our parent-child relationships. It’s the foundation for how we set our children up for their future. Your parenting style can affect everything from your…
