Perspectives In Parenting

If you're anything like my family, we want to get outdoors, but are sometimes unsure where to start with hikes since we are very used to suburbia. Thanks to a few great suggestions from friends, here is a compilation...

When one of our former Contributors, Elizabeth Birenbaum, announced that she'd become a Beautycounter consultant and asked us to do a review of their products, I was thrilled to be offered the opportunity! I had heard about Beautycounter before and...

Though the weather is still hot here in Orange County, the calendar says it's officially autumn. And you know what that means...pumpkins, pumpkins, and more pumpkins! With Halloween season in full swing this month, here's our short list of...

Hanging with Heroes the Details March 23rd from 10am - 12pm at Trinity Lutheran School  4101 Nohl Ranch Rd,  Anaheim, CA 92807 This event is only $5 per family!!  Get your tickets HERE! Your $5 Family ticket includes ALL of the following -...

The Ultimate Baseball Experience I have a seven-year-old son who is obsessed with baseball.  And not just baseball - ANGELS baseball.  So when Chevrolet asked if I wanted to attend the Ultimate Baseball Experience in one of their amazing Silverado...

Is it time to panic? NO, no... and no!  Wait, is that correct? Yes, it's correct? Oh yeah, it is. DISCLAIMER: I am not a neuroscientist or an expert on infectious disease. I have explained things below in a way...

Pods and learning pods and whether or not to create them is on every parent's mind. In this past week, I've seen the same conversations happening everywhere, what to do with our kids when it comes to school, or lack...

Learning to use mental shifts can help you speak with more confidence. Many people ask Jessica how she has overcome her fear of public speaking - and the answer may not be what you think. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfBoo1Y-po4&t=24s Our experiences shape us, and they...

My house is a mess. I just wiped up some crumbs from breakfast but ignored the sprawled-out scrap paper and crayons left on the table. It got me thinking. Am I a lazy mom? Should I have left the...

Grey's Anatomy likes to give nicknames to their doctors, McDreamy, McSteamy, McVet etc.  And I'd say that I've definitely got myself a McDreamy, for more reasons than one. See, there comes a point in everyone's life when you realize you've...

In January of this year, we decided to surprise my three-year-old with his very own fish. He absolutely loves aquariums and he even has a battery operated fish tank that lights up and helps him go to sleep at...

I'm not sure why but coming up with a Father's Day related post was hard for me.   I have fond memories of Father's Day and a very close relationship with my Dad but I had no ideas of what...

With summer in full swing now, there are so many activities and events for families happening all over Orange County! From fun ways to celebrate Independence Day this 4th of July, to ways your kids can beat the heat,...

The last few weeks have been extremely powerful to say the least, and for many of us including myself, we are looking at what’s next…. As a mother of two young kids, there’s a long list of to do’s for...