Parenting Wisdom

Unplugging during family time is so important for multiple reasons. In our own lives, and in developing or maintaining adult relationships, we ditch our phones so we can be fully present and engaged. The reason we do this is...

Every time I cook or bake with my daughter, we have lots of fun. It is a moment for the two of us, and it is a moment to connect and strengthen our mom and daughter bond. Not to...

All of the women who make up the San Diego Moms Blog team would like to say thank you and happy holidays. From our families to yours, across San Diego County, we wish you a peaceful and reflective goodbye...

Winter is a great time to introduce your family to homegrown produce. We've all had the experience of buying a bag or clamshell of greens only to have to throw it out because your lettuce got slimy (or because...

Christmas has always been my favorite holiday, but ringing in the New Year a week later was always fun for a kid who gets to stay up way past bedtime. I have such wonderful childhood memories of shouting down...

Fusion Academy is a revolutionary private middle and high school where positive relationships unlock academic potential. We are a non-traditional community of learning with the smallest class size possible: one student and one teacher per classroom. This allows us...

When my family and I get invited to birthdays or parties, I can't help but feel some sort of dread. The dread of having to helicopter my 18-month-old while he explores and gets into things that are enticing to...

"The caramels have the perfect amount of flavor, without it being overwhelming, and are simply delightful. You might just end up eating an entire bag in one sitting!" - Bri Roberts, San Diego Moms Blog Contributor Sugar Mamma Caramels are made...

Searching for a school? Forget about Shepherd of the Hills . . . . . . if you like “normal” classrooms. Most parents expect to see their kindergarten child with other kindergarteners, or their third-grader with other third graders,...

Safety 1st has created the first sustainable travel system made here in the USA with recycled products, including Safety 1st’s own car seats. If you are looking for an all-in-one stroller and travel system, you should check this one out....

Breast milk donation is a priceless gift! During the season of giving, many of us are fixated on wish lists to Santa and holiday sales, but one priceless gift that many moms are unaware of is breast milk donation. Whether you...

The department stores are already doing it.  The radio stations are already doing it. Heck, even your neighbor is already doing it! In fact they started weeks ago, decorating, singing, shopping—FEELING that Holiday Spirit. Not me. Nope. I’ve barely recovered...