Meredith
Ten Ways To Volunteer With Your Kids in the Bay Area
For many of us, the start of a new year comes with a renewed effort to help others in need. Now that my kids are getting a little bit older, I am interested in...
Taking A Page From My Husband
My husband is pretty wonderful, and my better half much of the time. But one thing we don’t always see eye to eye on is time management. While I find him to be painfully...
How to Host Family Over the Holidays
My family always makes an effort to get together over the holidays, which is not an easy feat considering we live all across the country. When we do manage to pull it off, it’s...
Get Up Off the Floor! Helping Your Child Fall Asleep on Her Own
Sleep issues. They are probably one of the most challenging parts of parenting. Not only is each child different, but their patterns can also change unexpectedly and unpredictably, leaving us sleep-deprived as well as...
We Have Super Powers, We Just Don’t Realize It
I remember when I was young enough to still believe my mom had super powers. I have no idea if she actually knew what she was doing, but I was convinced that she was the...
Introducing an Elite Parenting Podcast: An Interview with Dr. Steve Silvestro
Looking for answers to your mommy questions? Curious about popular parenting topics or wanting to hear from various national experts? If so, the website www.drstevesilvestro.com is for you!
The man behind this great resource,...
How Injuring Myself Ended Up Being Exactly What I Needed
Like any working mom, I am busy. Going nonstop most of the time. So when I strained my calf muscle one month ago, and my doctor told me no walking for a week and...
Preparing For School Anxiety
I was always a goody two shoes growing up- I loved having a perfect attendance record, I strived to be the teacher’s helper, and I always turned in assignments on time. You would think...
Things Moms Should Know About Vaccines But Are Too Afraid to Ask
As parents, we are tasked with making the best and safest decisions for our children and their health. Unless you have been living under a rock for the past decade, you know there are...
Finding Your Pre-Mom Fun
I had the opportunity to attend an out-of-town wedding recently with several former grad school friends, many of whom I still keep in close touch with. Due to last minute planning, I “represented” our...