A typical Saturday during my tween years (before that term even existed) consisted of coordinating a trip to the mall with as many girlfriends as could fit into one of our parent's cars. After dropoff, we'd beeline to the...
"And what do you say?" I asked my four-year-old with the tone that tells her she knows the answer. "I don't want to say 'Please!' Can't I just have it?" She was exasperated, not whiny. Vulnerable, not defiant.  Without another word,...

When is Labor Day?

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There are two types of people in the world.  Those who know when Labor Day, Memorial Day, President’s Day are, and those who can never remember if Martin Luther King Day is in January or February (it’s January, just...
Grab your scarf and mittens. It’s almost time to celebrate Independence Day in San Francisco! Like so many other things about this city, it’s foggy and chilly summer makes it special, and it certainly won’t stop us from enjoying...
Did you catch our founder Kelly sharing back to school tips for parents on KRON 4 News’ online channel, KRONon?  Keep your stress level low during this busy time of year by following these 7 tips:  Stop shopping Make...
I love being a mother, but I hate feeding my kids. It's truly my least favorite part of this job, and one day, when I'm not busy preparing and/ or cleaning up from snacks, I will sit down and...
Here's to the dads! Last year, we compiled a list of gifts for dads that also benefit moms. This year, they deserve all the spotlight! Especially if they've done well for Mother's Day and Children's Day. We've put together...
One of the best illustrations of motherhood I’ve seen is a simple triangle. At each of the three points is a short phrase: “Clean House,” “Happy Kids,” and “Your Sanity.” Beneath the triangle is an instruction for moms: Pick...
Where is the ideal space for yoga? There are some very practical pointers to create a physical space for the physical practice of yoga by our friends at Porch. Another place altogether is to create space for yoga in...
Heatwaves in the Bay Area can be brutal, and it looks like we’re in for more in the coming years as temperature records are being broken across the board. Since summer’s coming up (hello summer camp!), it’s time...

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