Last week, I wrote about how best to enjoy the last few days of summer with your children. Specifically, one of my suggestions was curling up with a bowl of popcorn and watching an animated movie. So, this week,...
Around 32 weeks of pregnancy, we finally selected our first son’s name. I am the kind of person who needs to know the name before the birth--this drives my husband crazy! Anyway, as soon as we decided on the...
It seems like my daughter Ilse has been at her school forever, but it’s only been about two years. Her whole school calendar has been “calendared” into my husband’s and my respective calendars, along with parties, dinners with friends,...
Thank You for Joining 2020 Bloom!
Our 4th annual and first-ever virtual Bloom event was a HUGE success this year! We couldn’t be happier that we got to celebrate all things motherhood with so many new and expecting moms. The...
Pregnancy is miraculous. You are growing a new life (or lives, Lord help you) INSIDE YOUR BODY! That is no joke.
But let’s be honest, quite often through those nine months, it sure does feel like a joke – and...
Dressing your pregnant body can be a challenge – especially because it seems like your body is a different size and shape every week! On top of that, if you’re anything like me, you may not want to spend...
(This post is in partnership with MVCode)
My parents are in town, and they get a kick out of pointing out unique "San Franciscan" things around the city, saying, "Only in San Francisco!" Recently, we walked past MVCode and my mom...
Editors Note: The California Partners Project conducted a statewide listening tour with California mothers, parents, and caregivers to understand how they navigated the integration of technology and devices into most aspects of their children’s lives. These evolving toolkits and...
I recently opened an e-invitation for a preschool friend's birthday party and breathed a sigh of relief. It was addressed to The Lang Family, not just one of my kids, and the starting headcount option on the RSVP was four....
“Mom, are you working again?”
It’s a question I’ve heard more times than I’d like to admit, often asked with innocent curiosity, but each time it cuts a little deeper. It’s a reminder that my two worlds—being a parent and...
Around SFBA
A Bay Area Mom’s Guide to a Family‑Friendly Weekend in Windsor...
If you’re craving a quick, high‑visual getaway that feels worlds away from the weekday grind — but still totally doable with kids — Windsor...
