When you’re a parent to kids under five, everything seems to revolve around them (I wonder if/when this changes…). Are they sleeping and eating? Are they socialized, healthy, and happy? Milestones… What about the milestones?!? These questions shape those...
If there was such a thing as the playground police, and I was its sheriff, I'd swagger around the playground, ticket book in hand, ready to enforce the following rules.* These rules would make my life as the mother...
Like all moms of toddlers, I go on outings. We’re always heading on an excursion—to the library, the playground, and a jumble of other children’s activities. I’m also a stay at home mom, so all my appointments and errands...
We always hoped our kids would learn a second language, but this has proven difficult. My husband knows Mandarin, and I know some Spanish, and while we had intended to speak to our kids in these languages, we don’t...
I am not a morning person, and this is one of my greatest challenges as a mom. I like my quiet time in the morning- ha, hilarious, right? Before kids, I would wake up early to enjoy the news...
Seeing your child have a febrile seizure is one of the scariest things you can experience. Most parents who witness them don’t know what’s going on because they didn’t have any previous warning that this could happen.
“Now I know...
There comes a point in every toddler’s life where his favorite word becomes NO! Often this contrariness catches parents off guard, leaving them bewildered and frustrated. Discipline becomes a struggle and punishments seem futile, usually leading the way to...
I get strange looks when I tell people that my weekend plans include a theatre performance, with my kids. For most, this conjures up images of screaming children being whisked up a dark aisle and out into the lobby...
San Francisco Bay Area's Ultimate Guide
for Parents and Little Ones on Preschools and Early Child Development / Education, Childcare, Potty Training, and much more!
Bright Horizons® is a leading education and care company, trusted by families and employers around the...
Looking back on our early years, most of us have probably been sent to timeout, or at least remember what that chair in the corner was for. Timeouts may seem like just another part of childhood, but actually, it’s...
Around SFBA
Nurturing Kids and the Planet on Earth Day
As Earth Day approaches on April 22, our collective focus turns towards sustainability, conservation, and protecting our precious planet. It's important to engage our...
