Parenting

At the beginning of the school year, many teachers send home questionnaires asking parents to describe their child. These can be helpful, but parents do not need to wait for one. Consider sending your child’s teacher a brief Student Success Snapshot—an...

When I joined SFBAM almost 10 years ago, my eldest daughter, Ilse, was barely 1. Now, she is 11 and in the throes of puberty. I started preparing myself for this next phase of her life and my role...

Most of the Bay Area is going back to school in the middle of summer, and that calls for a different type of prep! We've compiled some top picks to help with the BTS preparations - check them out...

My third baby was breech. When my OB told me that meant C-section, I told her I was sure he’d turn around in time. I went home and did all sorts of yoga poses aimed at helping him get...

Newborns spend almost every waking and sleeping moment pressed against fabric. Their skin is thinner than an adult's, absorbs far more of what it contacts, and irritates without much provocation. What are the top benefits of organic cotton for...

The move from primary to secondary school is a major transition for many children, marked by new environments, new peers and increasing expectations. But while the jump signals growing up and greater independence, it also triggers a significant decline...

"The brain that can't focus can't learn. And the body that can't move can't focus." Back to school season is here — and this year, we're sending our children into classrooms facing something bigger than new backpacks and first-day jitters....

The back-to-school shopping season can be stressful for any parent, as it’s oftentimes a whirlwind of lists, crowds, bright lights, and last-minute decisions. However, for parents of autistic children, back-to-school shopping can bring a unique set of challenges. Autistic kids often experience the...

Here's a moment that will feel familiar to a lot of parents. Your child has been working on letter sounds. You've practiced. They can tell you that M says /mmm/ and A says /aaa/ and T says /t/. You feel...

Summer has a funny rhythm for parents. At the beginning, everyone is relieved. The alarms are off. The lunchboxes are away. The calendar feels a little less demanding. Then, somewhere around late July, a new feeling creeps in: school is...