Totts Magazine

Not Ready To Back Down

One Mom's Battle Against Pregnancy Discrimination Written by: Amy Fienen Pregnancy is supposed to be amongst the happiest times in a woman’s life. But as any career woman whose had to have that conversation with her boss announcing that she’s pregnant can attest, it can be a stressful time as well. While it’s nice to hope that your joyful announcement will be followed by heartfelt congratulations and assurances that your position in the company will in no way be affected, it’s not hard to find moms whose impending motherhood felt like career suicide. As former popular radio personality Athena Matsikas-Pavone can attest, the careers ...

Last Minute Vacations

The summer has come and gone before your very eyes, and now you’re scrambling to get a family vacation in before school start. Where can you head to please everyone in the family? Whether you’ve been to these fabulous Southern California attractions before and want to revisit those memories, or are looking to take your kids for the very first time, Legoland and the San Diego Zoo are guaranteed to get the entire family smiling, and will fill your scrapbook full of happy memories. LEGOLAND California Resort is growing and there’s a lot to experience! LEGOLAND California is a 128-acre family theme park located ...

Public, Private or Home School

Where will your child thrive? Written by: Beth Warmerdam It’s finally time to send your little one off to school, where he or she will begin to shape and expand their mind. It used to be as easy as sending your child to the public school around the corner, but for today’s parents, choosing a schooling option can be a complex decision. While the go-to and arguably easiest choice is still public school, these days more and more parents are looking at alternative options for their children’s education, including sending them to private schools or providing them with home-based education. Public School In Fresno ...

Issue 8 – Ask the Experts

Breast Augmentation ...Silicone vs. Saline Answered by: Dr. Askren, M.D. and Dr. Zuniga, M.D. of Aesthtic Plastic Suregery Pavilion What is a saline implant? What is a silicone implant? A breast implant is a medical device that is surgically implanted beneath your chest tissues to enhance the appearance of your breast or to reconstruct one’s breast following a mastectomy. Implants are essentially a bag made out of silicone elastomer containing either saline or silicone gel. All implants are made with silicone as part of the implant shell. Saline or silicone refer to the material contained within the implant shell. Saline implants are filled ...