Behavior Problems? Why Time Out Might Not Be the Best Approach
Picture this: You’ve had the longest day at work and are almost too tired to make dinner, but manage to pull together something that looks,smells, and tastes like a decent meal (go you!) only to have your normally well-behaved four year old tell you she thinks what you’ve made is yucky, that she’ll only eat waffles or ice cream (or something else a bit outlandish), and then proceed to toss your perfectly lovely meal across the room.… Read the rest
Top Breastfeeding Tips and Pitfalls
The value of parenting education is priceless. It helps gives us the tools and the confidence to be better parents and to enjoy the journey with less anxiety because we have more confidence in ourselves and our abilities. I started my MomPrep Studio to provide educational classes centered around prenatal and postpartum topics.… Read the rest
Paging Margarita Marasigan, RN CCE: Avoid these Breastfeeding Booby Traps
Paging Dr. Whitney Roban, Ph.D: Why Melatonin is NOT the Answer to Your Child’s Sleep Problems
Almost every parent I know goes a *touch* crazy when their little ones aren’t sleeping. Repeated 5 AM wake-ups can make even the most reasonable person willing to try virtually anything to get a little more shut-eye! Some desperate parents have recently started turning to Melatonin as a possible solution. … Read the rest
Paging Dr. Kathryn Smerling, Ph.D: 5 Tricks to Get Rid of Mommy Guilt for Good
MomPrep expert Dr. Kathryn Smerling recently gave us all some fabulous advice on losing the mommy guilt that plagues us all. I got so many positive responses that I asked her for more info. Read below for 5 quick tips to break free from the mommy guilt. … Read the rest
Paging the Pump Station: The Truth About Breastfeeding & Beer
In time for St. Patty’s Day, I’ve asked the experts over at the Pump Station to give us the truth about drinking beer while breastfeeding – does it help production? Or is it just a bad idea? Read below to find out more…and don’t miss the end where you can find out more about how the Pump Station is fueling MomPrep classes in Santa Monica!… Read the rest
A Guest Blog: Doing Away with Mommy Guilt
Every mom (and dad!) that I know suffers from this to some extent: ‘Mommy Guilt’. But striving to be a “perfect parent” is certainly not the best use of our time or energy. I asked MomPrep expert Dr. Kathryn Smerling to weigh in with her thoughts on this TERRIBLE affliction.… Read the rest
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Paging Margarita Marasigan, RN CCE: Breast to Bottle
Tips on bottle feeding your breastfed baby from our expert, Margarita Marasigan, postpartum/newborn registered nurse, and certified childbirth educator:
Recently, I have had a few new mommies call me about a specific concern they’ve had with their babies. In preparation to go back to work, these breastfeeding mommies have tried to introduce their babies to the bottle.
A Guest Blog: A Stepparent’s Survival Guide for the Holidays
If you are a step-parent, have a step-parent, or know someone who is, don’t miss this guide to step-parenting during the holidays from MomPrep expert Dr. Kathryn Smerling.
A Guest Blog: A Stepparent’s Survival Guide for the Holidays
We are right in the middle of the holiday season and nerves are starting to fray even in the best of families.… Read the rest