10 Tips for a Well-Behaved Kid from a Child Psychologist

by Mama Lovejoy // March 28, 2015 // 4 Comments

I’ve found, as a mother, that I’m constantly hearing and saying, “I wish I’d known [whatever], sooner”. So, when I had the opportunity to meet with Dr. Jennison Salata—Pediatric Neuropsychologist, Clinical Instructor at UCLA, and PhD in Clinical Psychology—I wanted... Continue reading →

Want a Clean House? Get Your Running Shoes.

by Mama Lovejoy // March 26, 2015 // 1 Comment

When you have a new baby, cleaning the house is a logistical question—can I do this with one hand? Can I do this with her in a carrier? Will she stay happy in her swing for 10 minutes? But when... Continue reading →

5 Things Your Newborn Wants You To Know

by Mama Lovejoy // March 21, 2015 // 2 Comments

Hi, I’m your newborn. There are some things I want you to know. Because I know that you’re struggling. I know that you’re discovering all these challenges no one told you about. I know that you can’t talk about how... Continue reading →

Going Green– St. Patrick’s Day!

by Mama Lovejoy // March 17, 2015 // 1 Comment

When I reached out to a group of moms for St. Patrick’s Day celebration ideas, they led me to two revelations. First, it’s “St. Paddy’s”, not “St. Patty’s”. Why? I have no clue. Wouldn’t you think Patty would be short... Continue reading →

That Time I Disappeared

by Mama Lovejoy // March 15, 2015 // No Comments

“When I became a new mom, it was as though I disappeared as a person,” Ida nervously chuckled, sharing that she felt trapped in one place, nursing all the time. “One day a well-meaning person—I won’t say who—took a picture... Continue reading →

Block Off Some Time for Building Blocks

by Mama Lovejoy // March 14, 2015 // 1 Comment

Building blocks. Do they bring back childhood memories of terrorizing your home? Yeah—the ones you used to throw at your sister. Or try to put in the toilet or in the dog’s mouth. Or that you’d build up and knock... Continue reading →

How to Get Your Baby to Sleep-In an Hour (Daylight Savings)

by Mama Lovejoy // March 6, 2015 // No Comments

“I really love being a mom, I just wish my baby woke me up earlier every day,” said NO MOM EVER. Many moms try everything for a later wake up in the morning, with no success. Well, this is your... Continue reading →

Ten Keys to Sleep for You and Your Newborn Baby (0-3 months)

by Mama Lovejoy // March 1, 2015 // 2 Comments

During your first days with a newborn—it’s survival. You may be thrilled that your little one is finally here, but you may also be exhausted from trying to breastfeed, trying to keep up with your little one’s needs, and getting... Continue reading →

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