Back-to-school apps for parents

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

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Modern safety

By Liz Farrell

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

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Managing summer screen time

By Liz Farrell

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

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Toilet training tips

By Liz Farrell

Potty training your toddler is one of those milestone moments that many parents often dread. It can be messy, frustrating, and stressful. However, the light at the end of the tunne... Read More

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Helping your child cope with end-of-the-year anxiety

By Liz Farrell

It is hard to believe we are closing in on the end of another school year. It always seems to go by so fast. Endings can be challenging for children, especially when the ending is ... Read More

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Fashion finds for moms

By Liz Farrell

If you are like I am, shopping is a luxury, and the times I can escape my hectic schedule for a few hours alone are rare. More often than not when shopping, I have some if not all ... Read More

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Tips for choosing the best summer camp

By Liz Farrell

As soon as we get to March, it starts to feel like a sprint to the end of the school year, which can only mean summer is right around the corner. I am reminded of this from the bar... Read More

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Drop-off childcare for Valentine’s night out

By Liz Farrell

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so there is no time like the present to start planning that much-needed date night. Any parent will tell you the key to a successf... Read More

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Family resolutions for the new year

By Liz Farrell

A good friend said recently, “the days are long but the years are short.” I couldn’t agree more, because this is exactly how I feel looking back over 2014. It was... Read More

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Holiday celebrations for kids

By Liz Farrell

Each year it seems we barely have time to take a deep breath after Thanksgiving before the holiday season is upon us. It’s such a magical time for children and not just becau... Read More

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Keeping your family healthy

By Liz Farrell

With all the wonderful “summer” weather we have had recently, it is hard to imagine that flu season is upon us. Getting sick or having sick kids is definitely no fun �... Read More

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Dinner at your doorstep: Healthful options for families

By Liz Farrell

One of the hardest parts for me about getting back into a school routine is finding the time and energy to make dinner. After school is packed with pick-ups, drop offs, and trying ... Read More

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Back-to-school resolutions

By Liz Farrell

Heading into a new school year can be exciting and invigorating, similar to the start of a new year. There is much to look forward to, hopes for what to accomplish, and a time to w... Read More

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Summer lessons learned: Looking back on what worked

By Liz Farrell

It’s hard to believe in just a few short weeks school will be starting again. Summer always seems to come and go like the blink of an eye. Each is so different, bringing surp... Read More

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Free family fun

By Liz Farrell

The words “free” and “San Francisco” may seem like a bit of an oxymoron these days. With rents skyrocketing and the housing market red-hot, it is easy to fe... Read More

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