It is almost the new year and if your house is like mine, Santa has come and gone but not without leaving a few new devices under the tree. The start of the new year is typically w... Read More
Fall always feels like a sprint, and as soon as Thanksgiving is over, it’s time to put our heads down and get to the finish line of the new year. All that racing and hustle and b... Read More
When I was growing up, family dinner was a priority for our family, and it happened at least five or six times a week. In high school, before we left for the football game or the m... Read More
It seems lately every time I turn on the TV or check my news feeds on social media there is more bad news. If you are like I am, this can start to make you feel very anxious —fro... Read More
Summer always seems to go by so fast. Our family had an amazing summer full of travel, lazy days, and local adventures. It was also chock full of sibling squabbles. This is the onl... Read More
Summer always seems to go by too fast. As we think about heading back to school, I always pause and ponder what the year ahead will bring for each of my children. What new challeng... Read More
One of the best things about summer for me is a break from the constant nagging about homework and having to stick to a rigid nightly routine. However, research shows that our chil... Read More
Recently, i experienced three things that have had a profound effect on me and are the inspiration for my column this month: I read Jo Ann Sales’ book Secret Lives of America... Read More
Mother’s day is right around the corner, and with a little preparation and planning, this can be an amazing day for the special mother in your life. Whether this is your firs... Read More
When I was growing up, summer in the suburbs meant no schedule and playing outside with the neighbor kids until dark. However, in an urban environment like San Francisco, that is n... Read More
Even with the chaos of busy schedules, there is still something to be said for the ritual known as spring cleaning. I am not sure if it is the extra hour of daylight or the impendi... Read More
Valentine’s Day takes on a whole new meaning once you have children. Although I do believe celebrating as a couple is important, finding a babysitter and a dinner reservation... Read More
It’s that time of the year when we start thinking about what we want to change or improve. The most common New Year’s resolutions usually involve eating better or exerc... Read More
As we embark on the Thanksgiving season when we can spend time with family and friends, it’s important to take a moment not to just eat turkey and mashed potatoes, but to be trul... Read More