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  Pregnancy….ah, the joys of lower back pain, shoulder pain, neck pain, leg pain….need I continue? If you are in Modesto and looking for a good prenatal massage, you have come to the right place! I love our community here, and all of the fantastic recommendations that I have seen flying around in the mom […]

Drumroll Please…(Oh, right there!) Here are the Best Prenatal Massages in Modesto

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Meet Lodi Pelvic Floor Therapist, Dr. Tessa Christy. She is smiling at the camera.

Hi Central Valley friends! If you live in or around Lodi, California, and are looking for a pelvic floor therapist, this post is for you!  Whether you are pregnant or not, everyone has a pelvic floor, and all of us could use a little support in this area!  With the modern world the way it […]

Meet Dr. Tessa Christy: Lodi Pelvic Floor Therapist

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Has pregnancy literally become a pain in the butt? It might be time to see a Modesto Webster-certified chiropractor! Not all chiropractors are created the same.  In fact, when you are pregnant, you will need a special kind of chiropractor–specifically someone trained to work with pregnancy can help target the particular issues that pregnancy can […]

Come Meet Our Fabulous Webster-Certified Chiropractors in Modesto

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As a local doula and birth worker, I love to provide parents with local resources that can be a benefit to them throughout the parenting process. Once baby is here and starts to grow a little bit, you will be ready to get out of the house and provide fun experiences for the both of […]

Come meet Macaroni Kid! An awesome resource for local parents.

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A little girl spends time with her pregnant mother as they prepare for a mommy and me class in modesto

Mommy and Me Classes Modesto, California Hey friends! I’ve been there–whether you are looking for something to do to get out of the house, or finding a way to make lasting memories with your littles, I have you covered!!  Mommy-and-me classes are a great way to go, and  Modesto has some amazing opportunities for parents […]

Check Out These Amazing Mommy-and-Me Classes in Modesto, California

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a little boy emerges out of a slide on one of the many playgrounds in modesto, ca

If you are looking for playgrounds to check out in Modesto, CA, as a mom of twin boys with lots of energy, I have you covered!! Whether you are trying to give them exercise, give them somewhere to go to meet up with friends, or simply give yourself a little break, here are our favorite […]

10 Amazing Playgrounds in Modesto, CA You Need to See!

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is your child showing signs of autism? this cute child is standing against a white garage door, wearing a yellow shirt and grey pants, and not looking at the camera

Hi friends! Knowing the signs of autism may be a little different than what I normally write about, but this topic rings deeply into my heart and our family’s life.  And with California’s autism diagnosis rate now being one in every 22 kids, this is a topic that affects us all. So before I get […]

Could Your Child Have Autism?

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A young woman sits in a hospital bed while her friend offers her comfort, representing miscarriage support

Miscarriage Support-Finding Help through Grief and Loss During Pregnancy and Birth By Robert Cox, MA, LMFT Miscarriage is sometimes a taboo topic, and finding support can be difficult. Pregnancy and childbirth are often celebrated as joyous milestones, but for many, the experience can be filled with profound grief and loss. Whether you’re facing infertility, miscarriage, […]

Miscarriage Support — The Pain of Grief and Loss During Pregnancy and Birth

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If you are a birth junkie, or at least interested in learning more about it, I got you covered!  There are so many free and valuable resources out there to learn about the current research.  I recommend listening to books, as well, but if you want shorter snippets of information, pregnancy podcasts are a great […]

Pregnancy Podcasts to Get You Through Labor!

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  Hey there! So….you are here, scouring the internet,  looking through the many daycares in Modesto. I have been there before, and let me tell you, it is a STRESSFUL process trying to find someone that you can trust!! So I, being the researcher that I am, asked around in the local Mom groups for […]

10 of the Most Highly Rated Daycares in Modesto

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