The importance of contributing to a meaningful cause through volunteer work is a value that many parents want to instill in their children. While there are all sorts of ways to get out there and make a difference with...
My sister-in-law and I were recently joking about all the things kids can get away with that adults, well, just can't, like having a big tantrum in public. Then, there are the things kids do that are sweet or...
As a public school teacher, I am partial to public education. And while I’ve had a good amount of experience at some middle schools and high schools in various school districts, I’m still learning about all the prekindergarten (preK),...
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When you tell someone you're from San Francisco, they immediately conjure up one or more of a variety of stereotypes about our fair city and the people who live here. Some are...
Parenting wisdom isn't hard to find these days. From online newsletters to social media to - ahem - mom blogs, you don't need to look any farther than your smartphone to access a range of voices willing to weigh...
One of my oldest friends visited recently. We had a lot to catch up about. We spoke about his blossoming career as a social worker and about mine (yes, it’s a job) as a full-time mother. And among other...
Where’s the best place to visit with my kids? How do I keep my kids entertained? What sports should my kids play? We are so inundated with go, go, go for our kids that sometimes we can forget to...
I’m going to be really honest about something - I was really scared of being pregnant because I was terrified that I would gain a lot of weight. When we found out we were having twins, that fear only...
Halloween is huge in our house. We start decorating well before September is over and the end result is an explosion of tombstones, skeletons, ghosts, and spiderwebs on our front lawn. It gets more obnoxious every year, and I...
A couple weeks ago, San Francisco Moms Blog sipped coffee and mimosas at Cafe Boho while our little ones listened to story time, danced to music from Little Bears Music, and colored coloring sheets from The Magical Attic. Sounds nice,...
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Celebrating Dia De Los Muertos: The Importance of Tradition
In recent years, fall has become so much more than pumpkin patches and apple picking for our family. I mean, we do that too.
On...
