As a new first-time mom, I found myself doing everything for my son. It just happened, and I did not even notice at first that I lost myself. I was so wrapped up in putting my son first and...
I miss my friends, colleagues, and relatives. I miss my circle of people. I miss hugs. I really MISS HUGS! Life has not been the same since the pandemic restricted our way of life. All of us, especially parents,...
When you’re pregnant, everyone says life will change. I remember people telling me that and thinking, “Duh... I know. We’ve waited and worked hard to get pregnant. We’re ready!” But no matter how ready you think you are, no...
No one tells you how hard it is to change your habits as you age. In 2024, I changed my drinking habits with a realistic approach. I committed to a dry-ish January and have since committed to continuing the...
After doing some very informal research on Valentine’s Day, I noticed that the word “martyr” kept popping up. According to Wikipedia, the original Valentines were the Valentine of Rome and the Valentine of Terni, who were honored for their...
The day after Thanksgiving marks the "official” beginning of the holiday season. The sight of sparkly lights and decorations, the sounds of seasonal music, and the smells and tastes of festive foods can create different feelings for us all—from...
Lately there has been some immature Mama Drama happening among my group of mama friends. Sadly, it all started on a social media parenting app, and it got me thinking a lot about how to handle things such as...
Becoming a mother is a deeply emotional journey and the learning curve is steep and rapid. I was not unprepared. I took every class I could find postpartum and still found myself googling a thousand different oddities that I...
Looking for a summer where your child can explore, grow, and make lifelong memories? Check out Mountain Camp Marin! Mountain Camp Marin, located at Mark Day School in San Rafael, is the ultimate summer destination for kids from 4...
It’s my birthday (again!)—and with each year, my wish stays the same, but grows even stronger: I want to train 10,000 leaders so that 10 million kids have access to yoga and the skills they need to succeed in...
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A Bay Area Classic, Reimagined: Our Family Fun Day at Pier...
For Bay Area families, it’s easy to feel like you’ve already “done” Pier 39 — but taking my crew back recently proved me wrong...
