Civic engagement for kids

Editor’s note — Liz Farrell’s husband is S.F. mayoral candidate Mark Farrell. It’s election season, and for the last few weeks (maybe months), we have been inundated wi... Read More

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Surviving college drop-off

By Liz Farrell

We survived! It’s a moment you spend 18 years preparing for, but can never truly be ready for — the rollercoaster of emotions around dropping your oldest child off at college.... Read More

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The value of a summer job

By Liz Farrell

This might be at risk of sounding like an “I used to walk two miles to school in the snow” story, but I remember a time when having a job, especially in the summer, was the no... Read More

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Letting go

By Liz Farrell

May is a wonderful month. The weather is warmer, there is more daylight and summer break is in sight. It is also a very busy month, especially for parents with children graduating... Read More

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Top apps for parents of teens

By Liz Farrell

There is no arguing technology has drastically changed the world we live in. For many of us, we may still remember using a pay phone or landline or navigating a paper map, but for... Read More

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March madness

By Liz Farrell

There is so much to love about the month of March — St Patrick’s Day, the first day of spring, and daylight savings time, which means more daylight. For basketball fans, March... Read More

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Grieving a grandparent

By Liz Farrell

Whether expected or sudden, loss is never easy. Our family recently experienced a great loss with the death of our beloved Oma, German for grandmother. She battled difficult illne... Read More

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Connecting with your teen

By Liz Farrell

Have you heard the saying, “The days are long, but the years are short?” I remember when my kids were younger, and someone would stop me and say this as I looked harried at th... Read More

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How to survive and thrive during the holidays

By Liz Farrell

Recently I came across a meme that said people who put their holiday decorations up early are happier. My skeptical self-thought was, Is this some ploy to get me to put up holiday... Read More

Keeping the conversation age-appropriate is essential. (Photo: Miljan Zivkovic / Adobe Stock)

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Talking to kids about Israel

By Liz Farrell

The sun has been shining in San Francisco lately, but I can’t escape the dark clouds and heavy feeling around recent world events. Whether in the news or on social media, it is ... Read More

Apps can help you and your kids organize and plan meals, sports, and more. PHOTO: LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS - adobestock

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Helpful apps for parents

By Liz Farrell

The beginning of a new school year is exciting but it also can be hectic, especially for parents. There are carpools to organize, lunches to pack, and new homework to tackle. This... Read More

Make the bond last beyond summer. PHOTO: kleberpicu / adobestock

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A girl power summer with mother-daughter moments

By Liz Farrell

As school starts up again, I can begin to feel the looming chaos of schedules, homework, and carpools. But before bracing for what’s ahead, I want to look back, because it was a... Read More

Help your kids through challenges. Photo: adobestock

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Helping our kids do hard things

By Liz Farrell

There are all types of parents, and you don’t have to look further than a playground or an athletic field to witness different parenting styles. There are the helicopter parents... Read More

Teach your kids the best ways to use social media. Photo: adobestock

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Social media tips

By Liz Farrell

Parents have to make tough decisions all the time about what is best for our children. We think about the pros and the cons and do our best, and hope we did our best. Personally, ... Read More

Parents should remember that not all screen time is bad. Photo: Khosrork

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Surviving summer

By Liz Farrell

It’s the home stretch of another school year, and summer is so close I can almost feel it. Our high school kids have finished already, and we have a few more weeks of elementary... Read More

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