Let’s be honest, Mama: the phrase “work-life balance” can sometimes feel like a funny joke! Between managing work deadlines, keeping up with your kids’ activities, meal prepping (or ordering takeout), and maybe squeezing in five minutes for yourself, balance isn’t always easy to find. The
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
Hey mama! As moms, we all want to create deep, lasting bonds with our children, but between busy schedules and life’s many demands, it’s not always easy. Building a strong parent-child relationship takes time and intention, but the rewards are lifelong. Here are a few
As February begins, we embark on a month-long journey to celebrate and honor the rich tapestry of Black history. Black History Month is a time to reflect on the profound contributions of African Americans, past and present, who have shaped our nation and continue to
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
Staying healthy in the time of COVID can seem like a daunting task, but with a little help from Long Beach Moms, it doesn’t have to be. Click on the links below to make your shopping trip a bit less stressful and help keep your family
Preparing for motherhood doesn’t always come with clear timelines. For some families, it begins with trying to conceive and months of waiting. For others, it unfolds through adoption paperwork, home studies, or the uncertainty of foster care. Many parents find themselves preparing for a child
Dear Mamas, I’ve created this guide because we’ve found something that works great for our family, and people keep asking for details about how it was put together. I’m going to share what worked for us in hopes that this will give some of you
Let’s test your knowledge of Earth Day with our Long Beach Moms’ Earth Day Quiz! True or False: The fashion industry has created over one billion metric tons of greenhouse gas. FALSE: In 2018, the fashion industry has created over 2.1 billion metric tons
What initially attracted you to Long Beach as a place to live and build a community? Can you share your journey and what made you choose this vibrant city? Long Beach wasn’t love at first sight for me. As a snobby West LA girl,