Dear San Francisco,
I’m celebrating 21 years of living here this year. It’s the longest I’ve lived anywhere. Guam was dethroned nine years ago in 2011; I had lived there for ten years. Most people don’t even know where Guam...
As I begin my research into preschools for my two year old daughter, Ilse (yes, I am planning ahead), I am reminded of the research I did when I was finding daycare for her. I spent seven months looking for the...
Is there a job interview on the horizon for you? Preparing for an interview ahead of time will help you ace the interview and land a job offer. There are a few things you can do before (and after)...
I love dressing up. The moment I transitioned from a work uniform to wearing business wear, I bought my first suit: a pale grey one from Ann Taylor. Over the years, my work style has evolved from wearing black...
What draws people to human services work?
Some find it professionally and personally stimulating.
Some appreciate that the work aligns with their own moral beliefs.
Some live for the personal growth they experience.
And some are drawn to the work because they serve...
Figuring out who will take care of your little one while you're at work is no easy task, and the complexities of living in a dynamic city like San Francisco seem to make it harder. We've shared our favorite...
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As our children head back to school and we head back to the office (or some variation), you might be tempted to "get back to normal." If that 'normal' includes overscheduling - think twice!
You must admit that through the...
No one prepared me for Mom Guilt. Since becoming a mom, and particularly since going back to work, I feel guilty all the time. Some days are guiltier than others. Take today, for instance. It all started when my...
My family recently moved into a new home (yes, during a pandemic and no, I don’t recommend that). I finally have an office. No more setting up - and taking down - at the dining room table or in...
Getting started on the search for a nanny or a family with whom you'll share a nanny is no small feat. Once you get past that hurdle (here's what you need to know), you're faced with screening prospective candidates...
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