TIME’S Attachment Parenting: It’s More Than the Cover

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  Unless you have been stranded on a desert island, I’m sure you have seen the cover of the latest TIME magazine, OR have at least heard the buzz it has generated in the media.  The article featured Pier to Peer’s fellow MomsLA blogger, Jamie Lynn (www.Imnotthebabysitter.com) and her decision to practice Attachment Parenting. I’m not one [...]

Reinventing Myself After Motherhood

Reinventing Myself After Motherhood

Since 2007 when asked if I “worked” or “stayed home” I confidently replied that I was a stay-at-home-mom. I always envisioned myself as a SAHM and fortunately, I was able make that vision a reality. What I didn’t expect is that once I became a SAHM, I kept feeling as if I wanted to experience more, [...]

Tips To Make Your Marriage Last!

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Today’s article is written by South Bay local, Dr. Shannon Scanlan PsyD., an expert in parenting, relationships and marriage. We are thrilled to have her share some clinical and practical tips that make marriages work! Learn more about Dr. Shannon on her website. Follow her on Facebook and/or Twitter! Marriage: In the Beginning Marriages go [...]

My Favorite Baby Products

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  The amount of baby products on the market today is mind-blowing! Here are a list of some of my favorite products! What are yours? Aden + Anais Muslin Swaddle Blankets Aden + Anais swaddle blankets are of soft, breathable, natural muslin. In addition to blankets Aden + Anais also makes bibs, burp cloths and other [...]

LA’s Club MomMe VIP + Registry 101 Exclusive Discount!

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If you are a mother or mother-to-be living in Los Angeles you’ve got to get connected with Club MomMe. Co-founders Rachel and Lane, have created this online community for moms to connect! Club MomMe is a social and educational community welcoming  women into the journey-hood of motherhood and supporting women as they become MomMe together! [...]

I Was Pregnant and All I Got to Show for It are These Big Boobs ~ Part 2

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Today’s article is a continuation of yesterday’s touching piece from K.C. Gold. If you missed it, use this link to read Part 1 of this story. K.C.’s desire to share her personal experience with her own recent miscarriage is a selfless effort to prepare and comfort other women faced with this painful experience. The Pier [...]

I Was Pregnant and All I Got to Show for It are These Big Boobs ~ Part 1

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Today’s article contains sensitive material regarding miscarriage written by K.C. Gold. K.C.’s desire to share her personal experience with her own recent miscarriage is a selfless effort to prepare and comfort other women faced with this painful experience. The Pier to Peer Girls hope that this story helps countless women heal, find peace, answer questions, [...]

Get Your Little Campers Ready For Summer!

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Attending summer camp is such a fun part of being a kid! I remember thinking of summer vacation not only as a break from school, but as a time to attend camp with all my friends! I began attending day camps at a young age and then began attending resident camps when I entered junior [...]

Parent Effectiveness Training

Since becoming a mother 4 1/2 years ago, I have read almost every parenting book I could get could get my hands on! Although I enjoy reading them and often learn beneficial lessons, I rarely finish a book without wishing I could ask questions to the author along the way. My children are well behaved [...]

A Child With Allergies: Eggs, Milk, Peanuts…Epi-Pen

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My story begins with one of the happiest days of my life; giving birth to my first son, Kaleb William John. Kaleb was a healthy seven pounds, thirteen ounces and I began nursing him right away. Everything was exactly how I imagined it to be. Kaleb had the perfect little hands and feet, that soft [...]