There are over 6 million children ages 2-17 who’ve been diagnosed with ADHD in the US alone. If you’re reading this post, you might wonder if your child has ADHD as well. The first logical step would be to schedule a formal evaluation, right? Well, unfortunately wait times for formal evaluations can exceed six months in many areas of the US. Your best course of action in the meantime? Address the symptoms that lead you to seek an ADHD evaluation in the first place. The following five experts can help: List of Medical Professionals for ADHD-like symptoms Does this seem like a long list? Read on ..read more

Before my son was born I didn’t pay much attention to sleep. Why worry about a good thing? After his arrival I waited expectantly for high quality sleep to return. It never did, for me and for many other mothers. It’s clear that moms need better sleep but how? Here are five solutions for better sleep that take less than five minutes to complete: 1.Cool it Down Moms need better sleep. So do women in other stages of their lives. Pregnant, Postpartum, Perimenopausal and Menopausal women all have one thing in common – their fluctuating hormones can affect their body’s ability to regulate body temp ..read more

Most of us want feel better in our every day lives, right? But we are also very busy. We often set such unrealistic expectations regarding Self-Care that it becomes one more thing to feel guilty about. If you want to feel better with minimal investment, try this- Incorporate Micro Habits into your daily routine. What are Micro Habits? Micro habits are actions that require minimal time and effort to complete and help build desired results over time. They are an effective alternative to methods that require set up, monitoring, and/or skill mastering. Micro Habits can be helpful for almost everyo ..read more

Are you waitlisted on LAUSD e-choices schools? Not to worry. Here are four things you can do now to increase your chances of getting into a school that’s a good fit for your family: 1. Revisit Your Neighborhood School Revisit the option of attending your home school Hesitant about sending your child to your home school? If you’re waitlisted on LAUSD e-choices programs, it’s time to revisit this option. Here are a few ways to get to know your home school later in the application process: Look for recordings from previous perspective parent presentations on the school’s website. Schedule a meet ..read more

LA moms are busy and our plates are full. The worst part? Many of us don’t have a strong enough support network to lighten our load or even just be there for our parenting journey. Luckily there is one simple change that can help build an LA mom village – invest in temporary and low priority relationships. Here’s how: Don’t Leave (Your Friendships) Before Your Leave Don’t leave your low-priority relationships too early In a metro area of 10 million people it’s easy to stop caring about high maintenance, low return relationships. We lose interest in new friends if we discover they are moving ou ..read more

Need ideas for family outings for spring and summer? If so, consider adding U-pick farms near LA to your list of activities. While there are many U-pick sites to choose from, some are just more fun than others. The biggest difference? The crops you get to pick. Why choose radishes and lettuce when you can pick sweet, ripe, sun-warmed strawberries, blueberries and blackberries instead? Looking for a list of U-pick farms? Just download the resource below: U-pick Farms Near LA: The Berry EditionDownload Also looking for ideas on how to make your visit to a U-pick farm a success? Follow these 5 ea ..read more

Looking for new family outings for spring and summer? If so, consider adding U-pick farms near LA to your list of activities. But don’t just add any farm, add a berry picking one. Why choose radishes and lettuce when you can pick sweet, ripe, sun-warmed strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries instead? Just looking for a farm directory? Click on Full list of U-Pick Farms Near LA: The Berry Edition for the complete list. Need some ideas on how to make your farm visit a success? Read on for five easy and helpful tips: Know Your Berry Season If you’d like to increase your chances of actually p ..read more

You found out, like many Angelinos before you, that your passport has expired and you have a trip coming up. What now? Try these last minute passport services to increase your chances of getting your passport renewed in time: I. Last minute Passport Services: Emergency & Urgent Passports The Los Angeles Passport Agency When real emergencies arise, local government agencies help cut the red tape and expedited passport renewals. In LA county, the Los Angeles Passport Agency (not to be confused with the Passport Office down the street) is your best for a last minute passport. These are the ty ..read more

You researched your family trip. You booked your hotel. You packed your bags. The last piece of the puzzle? Figuring out LAX transportation with a car seat. Do you bring your car? book a car service? Use public transportation? Here are all your car seat-friendly transportation options to LAX: Travel Vest – Most Creative Alternative to Bringing a Car Seat With You Wait, wasn’t this a post supposed to be about LAX transportation with a car seat? It is, but some of you might not know that there is a safe alternative that doesn’t require schlepping the car seat with you in the first place! It’s ca ..read more

Growing a successful edible garden in Los Angeles means potentially taking on a new family project. Kids love projects, teachers love projects, mothers? It depends… Projects are fun but what about the time, expense and upkeep they require? These seem to often fall on the shoulders of parents who have enough on their plates already. Can planting an edible family garden be any different? Yes and all you need to do is keep these 3 things in mind: 1. Be intentional with your garden projects Planning to visit a local nursery? Consider purchasing only one or two specialty plants that will bring exci ..read more