Figuring out who will take care of your little one while you're at work is no easy task, and the complexities of living in a dynamic city like San Francisco seem to make it harder. We've shared our favorite...
It was after nap time, and my 23-month-old kept repeating “mar mar” (markers) while heading to where the markers were kept, high on the shelf. With no forthcoming response from me, he proceeded to flip over a nearby basket...
I’ll admit I heard daycare horror stories when we first moved to SF. We were scared into believing that since we hadn’t spent hundreds of dollars on deposits before the twins were even conceived(!), we were basically already very...
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Hella MomVersations™ Podcast: Keepin' It Real with San Francisco Bay Area Moms
Welcome to Hella MomVersations, Keeping it Real With San Francisco Bay Area Moms. Local moms contribute to this community for local moms, and...
As more workplaces begin to reopen, what is daycare going to look like? What should we expect from caregivers when it’s time to send our kids back to them, and what kind of questions do we need to...
As a mom, you may often feel like you’re flying solo…and blindfolded…through a hurricane. But parenting works best as a team sport, and a skilled, responsible nanny can be both a huge asset to you and a loving companion...
Paying your nanny on paper is best for everyone involved. Not only can it benefit your nanny, but you can save money by paying legally.
How Are Things Different This Year With the Coronavirus?
The two COVID-19 acts, Families First Act and CARES Act,...
One time, someone from a car yelled out to me, "You're going to rip off her arm!" as I crossed the street with my kids. From their two-second scan of the situation, it looked like I was dragging my...
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So you’ve found the perfect nanny. She’s bilingual, CPR certified, and she got your kid on a solid nap schedule. You feel at ease leaving your little one each day with such a...
Recently, we said goodbye to our beloved daycare. Due to reasons beyond their control, our daycare had to close permanently. I am still in shock, still saddened that my daughter, Ilse, will no longer spend time with the friends...
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When the Holidays Look Different
For many families, the holidays arrive with twinkling lights, familiar rituals, and easy joy. But for families like ours, caring for a child with...
