Meredith
Moms of Toddlers: Keep Your Little Ones Off the Big Kid Rides (Please)
Dear parents of toddlers,
I'm asking you kindly, parent to parent, to please keep your younger kids off the big kids’ playgrounds. And slides. And bouncy houses. These structures have age ranges (usually 2-5 years...
Hold the Phone: An Inflatable Booster Seat? Why Busy Moms Need a BubbleBum
This post is sponsored by BubbleBum.
This is our first summer that my son is old enough for camps, and as a working mom, that means lots of… carpooling. The schedule my friends and I...
How I Survived (and Thrived) A Week Without Our Kids
An amazing thing happened in January. My mother-in-law, who I would trust with my life, pulled me aside and asked, “We would really like to have the kids stay with us in New Jersey...
Cruising Down the Coast – 5 Stops to Make on the Way to Santa...
(This post is in partnership with GMC.)
My family recently took our first road trip down the Pacific Coast Highway. It held up to all the hype and was gorgeous beyond what we could have...
Everything You Need To Know About Applying For Your Child’s Passport
Have big plans for international travel this summer? Here are some quick tips on how to obtain your child’s passport quickly and efficiently.
Set up an appointment at a U.S. Postal Service location.
You can...
I’m Not the Kindergartener: Why I’m Not Doing My Son’s School Projects
My son is in kindergarten this year, and he loves it. It’s been overall a great experience for us as a family. His teacher really encourages parent participation, not just in the classroom but...
Why I’m Ok With A Messy House
I’m not the cleanest person I’ve ever met. In fact, my husband often refers to me as the Queen of Clutter. But here’s the thing: as long as it’s MY clutter, it doesn’t bother...
The Siren Call of the Part-Time Job
I’m never sure anymore if I am supposed to be leaning in, saying no to more, or just being present.
All I know is I spend a lot of time trying to find that...
10 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day on the Peninsula
Earth Day is Sunday, April 22, but the events are starting this weekend! Here's how to celebrate and give back with your family.
Saturday, April 14th
Palo Alto
Earth Day and the Great Race for Saving Water
9am-1pm
Palo...
When a Good Cry Goes Bad
I had a big cry today. Crying isn’t exactly a rare occurrence for me, but today was different. I felt despondent and helpless. It felt like all the sorrow that has befallen my friends,...