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Lactation Pro Rebecca Agi Answers The 4 Questions She’s Always Asked
Rebecca Agi guides mothers through one of the most exciting (and challenging) periods: breastfeeding. For many first time moms, breastfeeding is daunting and anxiety-inducing. No matter how much you prep for motherhood, sometimes, it just doesn’t come easy. Thankfully, people like Rebecca exist.
The Food Therapist by Shira Lenchewski, MS, RD
A book that makes you feel more sane– instead of less– is worth its weight in gold. Shira Lenchewski, MS, RD, an L.A.-based dietitians and a national expert on nutrition, delivers that and a side of cauliflower popcorn with her new book, The Food Therapist. In a nutshell, it’s a guide to repairing your relationship…
Why This Doula Tells Her Clients to Eat 4,000 Calories
Nicole Rice is one of the most sought after birth and postpartum doulas in Los Angeles and is the founder of Countertop, an upcoming food startup.
Let’s Talk Finger Foods
Your newborn’s diet is fairly simple. Your babe will drink milk or formula for the first few months. Around 6 months, they will begin their introduction to solid foods.
What You Can Do About Paid Family Leave
In 2020, we found the 95% of the Yumi audience remain women. Perhaps this stagnant statistic does not surprise you. Such extreme lopsidedness reflects a reality virtually every mom knows to be true — women are overwhelmingly expected to make the bulk of household decisions. Nevermind that 70 percent of moms are also part of…
A Nutritionist’s 4 Tips for Avoiding Overly Sugary Holidays
Oh the holidays. Treats and sweets, pies and potatoes; over the next few weeks, we’re set to carbo-load and slink into food comas. But, considering sugar addiction is real and begins early, keeping the sugary foods out of baby’s grasp is important, even over the holiday months. Still, the holidays are a time of great…
Why This Venture Capitalist Has Zero Tolerance for Mom-Shaming
Elizabeth Weil is an ultra-marathon runner, a venture capitalist, and a mother. She has 1-year-old twins and a toddler. Her husband Kevin is also a competitive ultra-marathoner and The Head of Product at Instagram. Below, Elizabeth answers the question, “How does she do it?” Apparently, it takes ruthless time management, a healthy dose of parenting…
These Ingredients Are Known to Counteract Heavy Metals
Heavy metals are all around us, which means they have a tendency to seep into our foods. A 2021 report found that, “commercial baby foods are tainted with significant levels of toxic heavy metals”. This can be an alarming statistic for parents. Thankfully, there are foods that counteract and/or “bind” toxins.
Why We Love Beets
Beets aren’t just what Dwight Schrute grows on his farm. For some, beets elicit happy feelings. For others (I’m looking at you @grownups), they elicit a cringe-worthy reaction. While beets are polarizing for some — we love them and here’s why.
Key Nutrients to Support Your Baby’s Immunity
Nutrients play a critical role in your baby’s still-developing immune system. If you’re wondering what foods you should focus on, we’re breaking down what scientific articles tell us about babies and immunity.
The Advantages of Breastfeeding During The First Six Months of Life
Breastfeeding can evoke feelings of success, failure, frustration, and bliss. Some liken breastfeeding to a full-time job and feel overwhelmed by the added pressure. Others love the peaceful moments of bonding with their baby. Either way, the resulting advantages offer protection against several potential health issues, for baby and mother alike.
The Four Stages of Speech Development in Children
When will my baby start talking? It’s a question all new parents ask, and rightfully so. You spend every waking moment taking care of your infant without *much* reciprocity. From cooing to babbling, here’s what to expect during their first years.
Making Bath Time with Baby Easier
As one parent put it, “trying to wash my toddler’s hair during bath time is what I imagine it would be like to baptize an angry raccoon.” We are here to help.
Leela Cyd on the Art of Insta Food
Leela Cyd is a California-based food, lifestyle, and travel photographer. She is not only a talented artist but also an amazing momma to her babe, Izador Cosmo. A look at her Instagram gives you a glimpse into her sunny, playful, and colorful world. Leela perfectly captures the imperfect beauty of daily life in her own…
Baby Food Chef Series: Beverly Kim
The celebrated MICHELIN star chef is all about family– both in the restaurant and at home.
Baby Food Chef Series: Jon Shook & Vinny Dotolo
The award-winning duo love cheese and cake, just like the rest of us.
Baby Food Chef Series: Malcolm Livingston II
The award-winning chef goes from Noma to nom nom baby food.
A Mama Moment with Luxury Realtor, Kerri Madden
As a third generation Angeleno, Kerri Madden is intimately familiar with Los Angeles. Growing up, she was captivated by the architectural variety in SoCal. This fascination, along with her extensive experience in business, sales, and marketing, led her to pursue a career in real estate.Prior to becoming a realtor, Kerri represented many distinguished beauty brands,…
Jacqui Saldana on Food & Family
For Jacqui Saldana, the kitchen has always been synonymous with family. As a young girl, she recalls sitting in her abuela’s kitchen in Costa Rica, as her grandma dumped large bags of dried black beans on the table.
