When I joined SFBAM almost 10 years ago, my eldest daughter, Ilse, was barely 1. Now, she is 11 and in the throes of puberty. I started preparing myself for this next phase of her life and my role...
My third baby was breech. When my OB told me that meant C-section, I told her I was sure he’d turn around in time. I went home and did all sorts of yoga poses aimed at helping him get...
"The brain that can't focus can't learn. And the body that can't move can't focus."
Back to school season is here — and this year, we're sending our children into classrooms facing something bigger than new backpacks and first-day jitters....
The question I hear most often from Bay Area parents is some version of, “When should I bring my child in to see an orthodontist?” It usually comes up at a soccer sideline, a school carpool, or a friend’s...
"The brain is not fixed. It is shaped, every single day, by how we move, rest, and connect."
You've probably heard the term "brain rot" — it became so culturally significant that it was named a word of the year....
“I don’t have time to be sick.”
That was the thought that kept running through my head. My husband, Marc, was going out of town, and my two boys needed me healthy. Harvey had just turned three. Ollie was...
With 48 international soccer teams visiting U.S. cities for pre-World Cup training – including the German Men’s National Team in Winston-Salem – a Wake Forest University Health and Exercise Science professor sees an exciting opportunity for pro players to influence the health...
In a busy household, “I’m tired” can feel less like a symptom and more like the family motto. Work runs late. A child wakes at 2 a.m. Dinner, school forms, appointments, and errands still need attention. By the end...
"Give a child space to move, air to breathe, and room to play — and watch what they become."
Imagine your child's summer: Golden Gate Bridge views, forest trails, open skies, and a yoga mat waiting in one of San...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (CDC), each year more than 1.5 million people end up in the emergency department, and almost 500,000 are hospitalized because of an adverse drug event (ADE). An ADE happens when...
Around SFBA
2026 Fall Guide for San Francisco Bay Area Families
Your Family's Ultimate Guide to Fall / Autumn
around the San Francisco Bay Area
Fall is here and there’s no better to explore the fascinating world...
