Mom Life

Our family started making masks for healthcare workers shortly after the Shelter-in-Place order went into effect. It all started when I read stories about doctors and nurses all over the country who desperately needed masks.  The military spouse in me...

Ripley's Believe It or Not! San Francisco Summer is here and there’s no better to explore the fascinating world at Ripleys’s Believe It or Not! San Francisco, a must-see attraction local to the Bay Area! Encounter unforgettable artifacts and interactive exhibits...

Editor's Note: October 10th is Mental Health Awareness Day. If you are struggling today please see these resources provided by contributing writer, Tavia Avila: #988 lifeline, Forgiveness Exercise -  https://www.taviaavila.com, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention , https://jedfoundation.org, https://www.nami.org/Home Your presence is a gift. One...

As an advice nurse at a busy pediatricians office, talking about ear infections (in medical lingo: otitis) is among one of the more frequent calls I deal with. I feel a pang for the stressed out, busy parent who...

Getting bites on your nanny search is exciting. You've gotten past the daunting task of getting started, and you're one step closer to finalizing your childcare plans for your return to work. Before you can reach the finish line,...

To my little love, Max: You are almost three months old, and the time has come for me to go back to work. Your nanny, Rosa, is wonderful. She is sweet and loving. I know she’ll take good care of...

My sister did me a huge favor. She hosted me and my three little ones for an extended weekend while our husbands attended a conference on the East Coast. She was so happy to have me, though she was parenting...

Energy efficient tree lights, holiday cards printed on recycled paper, and re-purposed gift wrap are all great ideas when it comes to increasing sustainability this season, but if you’re truly looking for a green Christmas, it’s time to consider...

I could hear my kids playing in the living room, the noise of their toy firetrucks whirling telling me that they were safely occupied. I thought to myself, Whew, I can get dressed in peace this morning. Then, I came...

You thought it was perfect. You thought they were perfect. The evening sparked, the conversation sizzled, someone suggested a weekend away. And then you met their kids. Alternatively, you’ve been friends for ages. It’s been one of the most effortless...