On the eve of the last day of Dry January, I'd like to share my experience. I had planned on drinking (moderately) at a few events this month, so my goal was less dry January than damp January. Nonetheless,...
The Truth About Contact Naps
If you're not yet a parent, "contact napping" is simply letting your baby nap on top of you. In the early days, new parents are thrilled, just wanting to sit quietly and marvel at their...
Editor’s Note: If you struggle with mental illness, please see a mental health professional. Therapists are incredible allies and part of any healthy support system.
You've made it to January 16th, and you're still dry! Congratulations! You've made it halfway...
We have a ritual called Hopes & Dreams, where we reflect on what we learned in the prior year and what we want most in the New Year.
First, the reflections. Answer these 3 questions for 2023:
What were the...
Editor's Note: If you struggle with mental illness, please see a mental health professional. They are incredible allies and part of any healthy support system.
--
If you have a complicated relationship with alcohol, I'm here to tell you that you're not...
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...
The day after Thanksgiving marks the "official” beginning of the holiday season. The sight of sparkly lights and decorations, the sounds of seasonal music, and the smells and tastes of festive foods can create different feelings for us all—from...
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...
There are a lot of resources out there that can help us keep all the children in our lives safe, and it can be difficult to sort through what is effective and what you should invest your time and...
My 9-year-old son is a big reminder of how important it is to have healthy self-talk, exercise healthy boundaries, exercise self-love, and manifest my heart’s desires. When life gets stressful and heavy, we lose sight of our dreams; our...
Around SFBA
2025 March Events Roundup
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...
