We say it all the time, and we hear it all the time: “Don’t judge other moms. Everyone is doing the best that they can.” Yes, they are, but it’s also human nature to make judgments. We form opinions...
When you have a baby, your friend list goes through some major changes. Some old friendships fade away, and you make new mom friends over time. When I first had my son, my close friends came to visit me,...
I recently went to Las Vegas with 4 girlfriends + spouses for an amazing 24-hour trip. Vegas is crazy and 24 hours is really all you need to get away from the feedings, drop-offs, nap refusals—you know, the not-so-fun...
I’ve been trying to assess all the changes I’m experiencing, both mentally and physically, into one all-encompassing phrase, and this is what I’ve come to: middle age is wild.
At 46, I feel empowered and strong, yet uneasy about platitudes...
There are moments when grief hits me with a force that feels almost childish — not because the feelings are small, but because I still feel too young to be carrying something this heavy. I haven’t even gone through...
Everyone agrees, when starting a puzzle, you begin with the edges. You separate them into a pile, sort out the colors and put together the outline. But what is the next step? Do you sort by color, by shape,...
We all know it too well: life with kids is busy and hard.
The house is a mess; there is laundry to be folded; there are dishes to be done… the list goes on. My husband and I definitely...
A friend of mine once gave me the advice to go on vacation alone with my husband after my son turned one. She told me it would be fun, good for my marriage, and would reunite us in the...
Hi there, fellow playground mom,
I saw you right away as you entered the little kids' section of the park, scanning the crowd, making note of who made eye contact with you and maybe even smiled back, who seemed enviously...
March 8 is International Women’s Day, a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Observed since the early 1900s, this day honors progress made and reminds us there is still important work to do.
As...
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Yoga By The Water on Treasure Island
Start your Sunday with movement, fresh air, and sweeping Bay views. Treasure Island partners with Outdoor Yoga SF...
