Mom Life

I’m a pediatrician and as we move into the cold and flu season, I’m getting more and more calls from parents that start with, “I wouldn’t usually call, but...COVID.” Parents are struggling to know what to do when their...

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We have a ritual called Hopes & Dreams, where we reflect on what we learned in the prior year and what we want most in the New Year. First, the reflections. Answer these 3 questions for 2023: What were the...

2024 has been quite the year, and it isn't even over! Yet, it is still moving incredibly fast. We bought our first home in the city last fall and moved in seven months ago. My younger daughter Alice was diagnosed...

I wanted to share a recent experience that gave my ego a bit of a reality check! This past Sunday, I visited the Bay Area Discovery Museum with my four children and my friend Michelle, who was a huge help....

We know that friendships are powerful sources of life and help us build self-confidence. What a gift both of my children have had in building strong bonds with others. Yet, there have been periods of time where they've struggled...

It’s that time of the year…the sun is setting earlier, the nights are getting colder, and the smell of pumpkin spice fills the air. It’s fall—my favorite season! Well, except for one thing: the change in weather and uptick in...

There is literally nothing that makes me happier than the smell of pumpkin bread baking in the oven. It reminds me of crisp Fall days from my childhood, the changing of colors on the trees, and the sign that...

My annual checkup brought me face to face with reality.  My days of carb-laden, dairy-rich meals that I had no problem eating during pregnancy and while accommodating my marathon-nurser are over.  It’s time to get back on track and...

When I think of a summer vacation, it usually involves going someplace with my family and friends where they clean my room daily, have full room service, and a lovely pool where towels are provided and laundered. Now, I...