As a fifth-generation ABC (American Born Chinese) and a long-time practitioner of Chinese martial arts, I am self-admittedly a hodgepodge of American and Chinese culture. Family traditions on Western holidays are sprinkled with Chinese elements (think Thanksgiving turkey stuffed...
We are all looking for ways to adjust to distance learning. Whether it is balancing schedules, technology or mental well-being we need more help now than ever before.
Sarah Brown Wessling is a National Board Certified Teacher, 2010 National Teacher...
I had a difficult delivery, with more than 20 hours in labor before being rushed in for an emergency C-section because my baby had a bigger head size and wouldn’t engage for a normal landing. But oh my, when...
Secret-cation. Are you taking one this year? Have you taken one? I came across the idea in a New York Times article that talked about how people were taking vacations in secret. They didn’t want to be scrutinized or...
I had been married for one month on 9/11.
Here is what I remember:
I was on my way to work when everything began to unravel. I spent the entire day in front of the office tv.
I called my...
Did you know that the census, which occurs every 10 years, is mandated by the U.S. Constitution? It’s purpose is to count every resident of the United States and then use that data to determine not only representation in...
Your Family's Ultimate Guide to the Season of Fall around the San Francisco Bay Area
Luxurious Vacations for Families Do Exist!
Cardiff Vacations is a luxury vacation rentals local family business. Once a childhood home, now remodeled as luxurious beachfront rentals...
Flying with a child is daunting at the best of times. Packing and planning involves military levels of precision, and the inevitable side-eye from a business traveler who absolutely does not want to be seated next to your infant...
Wearing a mask has become second nature, almost because I still have to think about bringing one whenever I leave our apartment for the day. Like my mask, I now carry a clear bag of sanitation gear (disinfectant wipes,...
“While we try to teach children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about.”-Angela Schwindt
Eight months ago, before COVID-19 changed all our lives, I decided to stop by an independent bookstore on our way home...
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Celebrating Dia De Los Muertos: The Importance of Tradition
In recent years, fall has become so much more than pumpkin patches and apple picking for our family. I mean, we do that too.
On...
