Here in Long Beach we are incredibly lucky to live so close to so many gorgeous beaches, but with the sand, the sun, the schlepping—sometimes a trip to the beach is more trouble than it’s worth. Not to worry. Read on for some easy mom
What a fun and adventurous park! The design of the park was thoughtfully planned. The play structure meant for the youngest children is nearest to the parking lot, and as the child-based age progresses, so does the challenge level of the structures. Children and adults
Big news! Fireworks on the Long Beach waterfront are back this year! Harbor Breeze Cruises and the Long Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau are hosting a FREE 4th of July fireworks show at 9pm. The show will take place in Queensway Bay, with viewing points
After being cooped up at home for months, there are finally some exciting opportunities to get out there and experience Long Beach. This Father’s Day, let’s show dads how much we appreciate them with a day packed full of unexpected activities. An Outing Why not
It’s starting to warm up here in Long Beach, and that means many of us will be venturing into the great outdoors for our first family picnic of the season. Whether your destination is the beach, the park, or even your own backyard, these tips
It’s your day, mamas! Time to treat yourself with some local Long Beach deals created just for you. The businesses featured in the guide are all owned by wonderful local women and/or moms. These strong entrepreneurs form the foundation of our community, and have worked
Anonymity Motherhood is my personal experience, but it’s also very much about my child’s life. He has a right to control what information is shared with the public, which is something that took some time for me to understand. Because I’m sharing this outside of
Autism and Early Intervention As a pediatrician one of the most common topics parents ask me about is the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), commonly referred to as Autism. Autism refers to a range of conditions that can cause significant social, communication, and behavioral problems. The
It’s Complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. This past year came with a pretty steep healthcare learning curve for a large number of people. Of course, our senior community was hit the hardest. For those of us helping our parents navigate this system for
Trusting Yourself As a mom of a 21 and 23-year-old, I’ve learned a lot about myself and parenting as I watched my kids grow. When they were young, I strived for perfection. With this, I became overwhelmed and felt that I was not well equipped