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Barbie and Ken Get a Reality Check After 30 Years
She’s the blonde bombshell, and he’s her square-jawed sidekick. But nearly 70 years after the impossibly perfect Barbie and Ken made their debut, a...
A Moment of Real Rest for Busy Parents: uDream.AI Well‑Being Massage Chair
Parenting is beautiful, yes, but it’s also physically relentless and mentally exhausting. For us, rest isn’t something we usually schedule — it’s something we...
Mom of Daughters: Puberty Still Sucks
When I joined SFBAM almost 10 years ago, my eldest daughter, Ilse, was barely 1. Now, she is 11 and in the throes of...
Moms’ Picks for 2026 Back-to-School Season
Most of the Bay Area is going back to school in the middle of summer, and that calls for a different type of prep!...
Easy DIY Decor Inspired by Bay Area Flea Markets
Bay Area flea markets hold more decorating potential than many families realize, and the most memorable finds may not be the ones people expect.
Why is it still controversial for women to wear comfortable clothes?
A man can go about his business in sweatpants and scuffed sneakers without anyone batting an eyelid. But women routinely get called lazy, scruffy,...
3 Things I Didn’t Expect When I Had a C-Section
My third baby was breech. When my OB told me that meant C-section, I told her I was sure he’d turn around in time....
What Are the Top Benefits of Organic Cotton for Babies?
Newborns spend almost every waking and sleeping moment pressed against fabric. Their skin is thinner than an adult's, absorbs far more of what it...
The Bay Area Family’s Guide to a Budget Weekend in Tahoe via Reno
For Bay Area families, Tahoe can feel like an obvious weekend escape: beautiful scenery, outdoor activities, and a welcome change from city life. The...
Back this Summer! SF Zoo & Gardens hosts Sunset Fridays this Summer
Live music, brews, and more!
Sunset Fridays, the popular after-hours event for the whole family, returns for its fourth year at San Francisco Zoo &...
Student Wellbeing Drops After Move to High School
The move from primary to secondary school is a major transition for many children, marked by new environments, new peers and increasing expectations. But...
Eliminating the Mental Load: Why All-Inclusive Sea Travel Grants Moms a Real Break
You know that feeling when you get home from a vacation and realize you need another one just to recover? Between packing everyone’s bags,...
The Learning Recession: Sharpening Pencils and Focus
"The brain that can't focus can't learn. And the body that can't move can't focus."
Back to school season is here — and this year,...
6 Sensory-Friendly Back-to-School Shopping Tips for Parents of Autistic Kids
The back-to-school shopping season can be stressful for any parent, as it’s oftentimes a whirlwind of lists, crowds, bright lights, and last-minute decisions. However,...
How To Help Your Kid Improve as a Baseball/Softball Hitter
Do you want to bond with your child over the sport of baseball or softball? Here, we offer moms advice on how to help their kids improve as hitters.
More Realistic Content May Reduce Social Media Harms for New Moms
Scrolling through picture-perfect portrayals of motherhood may be doing real harm to moms. Still, a new study from University of Nebraska–Lincoln media scholar Ciera...
2026 August Events Roundup
SF Zoo & Gardens hosts Sunset Fridays
Sunset Fridays, the popular after-hours event for the whole family, returns for its fourth year at San Francisco...
Rent or Buy in the Bay Area? Run This Five Step Math and Get...
Most rent versus buy advice for Bay Area families ends with a shrug and an it depends. That is not much help when your...
Your Child Knows the Sounds. So Why Can’t They Read the Word?
Here's a moment that will feel familiar to a lot of parents.
Your child has been working on letter sounds. You've practiced. They can tell...
When Should Your Child First See an Orthodontist? Here’s What I Tell Bay Area...
The question I hear most often from Bay Area parents is some version of, “When should I bring my child in to see an...
Chess: The Summer Activity That Helps Kids Stay Sharp Before School Starts
Summer has a funny rhythm for parents.
At the beginning, everyone is relieved. The alarms are off. The lunchboxes are away. The calendar feels a...
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Sunset Fridays, the popular after-hours event for the whole family, returns for its fourth year at San Francisco Zoo &...
2026 August Events Roundup
SF Zoo & Gardens hosts Sunset Fridays
Sunset Fridays, the popular after-hours event for the whole family, returns for its fourth year at San Francisco...
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