The election is over. Mostly. We know there will be aftershocks, but we’re not sure what they will look like and feel like. It’s doubtful they will change the outcome, and certainly not what many experienced on November 7....
Our longing for children is often a deep primal need, and being unable to conceive or carry a pregnancy to term can be devastating. Many of us feel alone as we struggle to get pregnant, decide the line of...
It’s been a long journey, filled with detours (plus anxiety, heart palpitations, tears, sorrow, frustration, etc.), but finally, finally, we’re on track. I suppose “on track” is incorrect; if anything, what we’ve learned is the importance of personalized care.
I’m...
The comadre-hood is a sisterhood of strong women with shared humor, interests, and background. Technically speaking, a ‘comadre’ is someone you choose to be a godmother to your children (and is then, in turn, a madrina or nina to...
A smile is more than just the muscles pulling the lips into an arched shape.
A smile can convey a wide array of emotions and expressions.
But did you know that smiling more can also activate your brain’s reward centers and...
The bond of breastfeeding is powerful, but few moms realize it’s also their child’s very first dental treatment. Every suck, swallow, and breath at the breast is shaping how your baby’s mouth develops—from the width of their jaw to...
No one really talks about the loneliness, anxiety, stress, fatigue, and depression that comes along with becoming a mother. It's something with which most women suffer in silence, like wearing a cold dark blanket. While most moms do experience...
Once kids come along, it can be hard to find time to exercise, but where there's a will there's a way. Making time for your health is important and often leads to other unexpected benefits. One popular way to...
On Nurse’s Day this year, I am even more thankful for and inspired by the work that my mother, Kathy Borowy, does as an ICU Nurse. Thank you, Mom, for sharing your story, and thank you to all the...
Typically, we worry about our children’s health when they are sick. It is important to remember that there is a lot we can do to prevent our kids from getting sick or lessening the severity of the symptoms. The...
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A Bay Area Mom’s Guide to a Family‑Friendly Weekend in Windsor...
If you’re craving a quick, high‑visual getaway that feels worlds away from the weekday grind — but still totally doable with kids — Windsor...
