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...
This is part 3 in a series that recognizes April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
In my work as a child abuse prevention educator, I found many parents and caregivers had no idea that depending on the state in which...
A few months ago, I questioned why we don’t talk about orgasms. Having an orgasm is a physical pleasure we shouldn’t deny ourselves nor should we censure discussion on. Discussion is healthy for figuring out how to get what...
In sixth grade, an English teacher talked to us about war. He said that his war experience wouldn't be the same for us - because of the internet and technology. He said we'd never have to experience a draft,...
In the whirlwind of family life, amidst school runs, work commitments, and daily routines, it's the shared moments of exploration and adventure that truly etch themselves into the tapestry of our memories. For parents fueled by wanderlust, each journey...
It’s Valentine’s! Let’s show the love. How? Try these three mindfulness practices to nurture connection and support your loved ones.
1. Mindful Appreciation
With moms carrying 71% of the mental load at home, showing appreciation for their efforts is essential. Acknowledge...
If you've been following us for a while, you've probably become familiar with many of the names on the bylines of our articles. We have a team of local moms who contribute articles to our website. What you may...
As the weeks ticked by under shelter-in-place, some people baked bread, some took up knitting and others staged elaborate photo shoots posing like famous paintings or dressing up as characters from “Tiger King.” I decluttered.
This was a favorite pre-quarantine...
Every girl mom has likely gotten the “I need another dress for my doll” request at least once. With LOL dolls, the question might be “Can I have real clothes for my instead of these plastic ones?” There...
Whether it is from TV, conversations with peers or in the classroom, on social media or even as content on memes, our children are exposed to current events 24/7. The good, bad, ugly and lately the extremely traumatic.
Parents have...
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Ripley’s Believe It or Not! San Francisco
Winter is here and there’s no better to explore the fascinating world at Ripleys’s Believe It or Not! San...
