It was barely september, and I was already receiving catalogs for Halloween costumes and seeing decorations and candy at Target and Walgreens. When this happens, almost immediately... Read More
One of the most stressful parts of heading back to school is managing schedules. Last August, I actually created an Excel spreadsheet to map out who needed to be where and how each... Read More
Summer means letting your hair down, extra sleepovers, and summer camps. But recently I was reminded of the unfortunate reality that those wonderful pastimes are prime breeding for... Read More
Summer is such a wonderful time for children to savor a more relaxed schedule with time to enjoy outdoor activities. With that comes a challenge for parents, especially with younge... Read More
With a 24/7 media cycle and an overload of social media, it is getting harder to shield our children from the negativity of this year’s presidential election. I used to work ... Read More
The calendar may say spring, but it sure hasn’t felt like it with the recent rains. El Niño has not disappointed, and though I am grateful for the rain, wet weather can leav... Read More
It is hard to go anywhere in San Francisco these days and not see someone who is homeless. This is no longer a problem that only exists downtown or in “other” neighborh... Read More
One of my New Year’s resolutions was to be better about planning date nights with my husband. As parents, we take a lot of time and care looking out for our children, and som... Read More
We are lucky fans here in the Bay Area. In the last few years, we have witnessed three World Series titles from the Giants and more recently an unprecedented winning streak from th... Read More
I recently went on a cleaning frenzy leaving no closet or drawer untouched. This yearly occurrence usually happens mid-fall after our children’s birthdays. They are blessed t... Read More
Babysitting is not easy. To be good, you need to have patience, and be caring and confident. As parents, we want a sitter who can settle an argument over a toy, calm a child with s... Read More
The tooth fairy can be an important part of a child’s life, especially in the early years of losing teeth. Most children hold on to their belief in the tooth fairy longer tha... Read More
Heading back to school is an exciting time for children. The backpacks are packed, the new shoes are laid out, and all the pencils are sharpened. It can also feel a bit hectic, esp... Read More
Our family just returned from an amazing week at Camp Mather — San Francisco’s Recreation and Park Department’s family camp located near Yosemite. There are hundreds ... Read More
Summer is a time for relaxed days, fewer scheduled activities, and a break from the hectic pace of the school year. But with all that downtime comes a major challenge for parents �... Read More