There’s a sentence we parents repeat silently to ourselves throughout those extra-challenging parenting moments: “This is only a phase.”
Well, it turns out that same phrase applies to another realm of child-rearing. I’m talking about the Stuff with a capital...
Potty training can be a daunting task. When to start? How to do it? If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the potty training information out there, fear no more. I read everything I could find on the topic and...
Toddlers get upset very easily. Their frustration tolerance is low because, well, their general capabilities are low. Imagine for a second that it took you five minutes to do one button on your sweater. Now apply that to a...
Baby massage is a gentle, nurturing practice that promotes bonding between parents and their infants while offering numerous physical and emotional benefits. Through soothing touch, parents can help improve their baby’s sleep, digestion, and circulation, among other things. Here...
Screen time for kids is a hot topic. My personal choice is to default to the American Academy of Pediatric’s guidelines. In a nutshell, here they are.
No screen time before ages 18-24 months
Coview programming
Interact with the...
If you haven't checked out Redding, plan a road trip now! Just a few hours away from the Bay Area (just far enough to feel like you're going on an adventure) and known for its annual holiday lights festival,...
We recently spent a long weekend with my in-laws, who are the best storytellers I have ever met. They provide exquisite detail and plot twists that make even a trip to the grocery store sound enthralling. We pass many...
Based on my preschool admissions research, I've learned that there are unofficial tiers of schools, just like in college or law school. Apparently, certain preschools are feeder schools to exclusive private schools, which are, of course, feeder schools for...
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I am a life-long reader. It has been my favorite hobby for as long as I can remember. Having kids who enjoy it as much as I do has been a priority since my...
Most of the parents in my circle have at least two kids under the age of seven. Their lives are busy. They balance their family obligations, relationships, jobs, school schedules, extracurriculars, weekends away, and more. They have limited free...



























