Parenting young children is never easy. But when alcohol use disorder is present in your home, the challenges multiply in ways many people can’t imagine.
The fear, shame, and exhaustion of trying to manage daily life while protecting your children...
As a parent, you're probably scrambling to find ways to keep your children on track academically during this Shelter-in-Place period. While it’s important that kids keep up with their math, science and other subjects, it’s just as important to...
As a seventh-grader obsessed with economics, I drove my parents crazy with dinner-table debates. They would always answer, but I could tell that I was just pressing at the edge of their knowledge (and patience). Years later, during my...
Before my son was walking, I never worried about the shoes on his feet. For infants, shoes are nothing more than an accessory, so even though I always found those infant Nikes and Converses super cute, I didn’t find...
Socializing is essential for child development, as it helps them learn social skills and build relationships. However, promoting socializing among kids at an event can sometimes be challenging. New faces, new places, and new challenges are all present at...
Just yesterday, I received a call from an anxious Noe Valley mom asking the all-important question I hear every summer. She wanted to know, “how should I best prepare my child for school?”.
Her first concern was about summer learning...
Do your little ones love to romp around in the garden? While spending time outdoors is great for kids, Mother Nature can have some hidden dangers that you may not be aware of. Before letting your child explore the...
I sat down recently with Ayelet Marinovich to talk about her new book, Understanding Your Toddler. Ayelet is a pediatric speech-language pathologist, founder of Strength in Words, and author of Understanding Your Baby. Ayelet explains how and why toddlers learn...
Earn $$$ for your school with class gifts organized with GroupTogether! Register your school today, and earn $10 for your school, PTA or PTO for EVERY gift organized. GroupTogether is the #1 tool to plan teacher and coach gifts. It’s...
As my kids get older, I want our home library to evolve so that my kids stay engaged and challenged. There are so many talented children's authors and illustrators out there that it sometimes feels overwhelming to find just...
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2026 Summer Camp Guide – San Francisco Bay Area
It's time to start signing your little ones up for camps!
To make things easier for you, we have put together our top picks of
this...
