We’ve all been told what croup is supposed to sound like: a “barking” cough, high pitched and loud accompanied by “wheezing” type breathing noises. This is a gross understatement of what croup actually sounds like, or what it sounded...
I write about the use of screens a lot because I’m a mom and a psychiatrist, and I witness every day how tricky this world of technology is for us to navigate. I am proud to report I am...
Like all moms of toddlers, I go on outings. We’re always heading on an excursion—to the library, the playground, and a jumble of other children’s activities. I’m also a stay at home mom, so all my appointments and errands...
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San Francisco Moms Blog has been giving away Monster Jam tickets for a few years now, and my kids were finally old enough to attend one of the shows! At four and...
This year, President's Day falls on February 18, which is also National Drink Wine Day! Living in the Bay Area means having access to some of the best wines in the world. As the old saying goes, "Life is too...
This post is in partnership with Fusion Academy.
Remember when you were in middle school —ahh, the good old days...
(record scratch) Wait, the good old days?
Actually, middle school was terrible and high school wasn't so great either. If your experience was anything...
For many parents, having “the talk” is a frightening and embarrassing thought. But what if I told you it shouldn’t be? Better yet, what if I told you how to do it so that it is as natural as...
We've been building a kindness chain at home for the past two years. It started as a way to create awareness for my preschoolers, in all their ego-centric glory, of the many chances they have to do kind acts...
On Valentine's Day, many of us are looking forward to a romantic dinner out with our partner, roses, chocolates, and shared conversations about how much we appreciate one another. We look forward to capturing the perfect, Instagrammable photo so...
The pressure to have another child is like the never-ending story for parents like us who choose to stick with one. Besides our family continuously pressuring us to have another child, we also get it from friends and even...
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Vitalant Offering Blood Donors a Free A1C Check in September
This September, nonprofit Vitalant is, for the first time, offering blood donors an extra check on their health while they help save and improve...
