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Summertime Means Family Time
School is out! Or it soon will be.
As the days grow longer and the routines relax, how will your family spend the summer months?
Before you default to the ease and convenience of everyone staring...
How I Navigate Father’s Day as a Former Millennial Caregiver to My Dad
My sons were three and six months old when my dad passed away from early-onset Alzheimer’s. Eleven months later, my brother celebrated his first Father’s Day—without our dad. It was bittersweet.
Losing a parent can...
How Your Family Can Help Kittens This Spring (Yes, Even the Kids!)
Spring brings longer days, blooming flowers—and a tidal wave of tiny, meowing fluffballs! It’s kitten season in the Bay Area, and that means animal shelters like Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) are busier than...
Parenting in the Age of AI: What I’m Learning (and Failing at) in Real...
I’m quick to share my knowledge about AI’s implications for educators and learning.
But when it comes to parenting? I’m still figuring it out right alongside you. And boy, am I failing. I have zero...
Building Connection and Making Memories That Last a Lifetime
Between eye-rolls and exasperated sighs of “Moooooooom,” it’s easy to assume our kids don’t want us around. We might believe they prefer their friends or endless scrolling on TikTok and Instagram over spending time...
How I Found a Vision for My Life as a Barely Surviving, Working Single...
What is it that you most want for your life?
It’s a big question, and one that I find most of us don’t ask ourselves often, if ever. It was certainly the case for me...
Why Telehealth is Here to Stay
The COVID-19 pandemic put everything online (who knew we’d all become Zoom experts?), including specialty pediatric services. While virtual sessions were necessary during the pandemic, they have proven to be a flexible, accessible, and...
Caring for the Caregiver: Practical Tips for Managing Stress, Building Support Networks, and Improving...
If you’re a caregiver, no one needs to tell you how demanding it can be. Caregiving takes a toll on your emotional and physical well-being. While caring for a loved one with chronic illness...
Practical Ways to Empower Yourself to Handle Pediatric Emergencies
Pediatric emergencies can be scary, especially as a parent. It may feel like they happen out of nowhere, often leaving us little to no time to react. It can be a high fever detected...
What Interactive Memory Activities Can Be Used in Occupational Therapy for Kids?
Interactive memory activities play a crucial role in occupational therapy for children, helping to develop essential cognitive skills and improve daily functioning. These engaging exercises not only enhance memory but also support executive function,...