San Francisco Bay Area Moms

Giving birth can be a traumatic experience for your body, but there are some things you can do to prepare your body for birthing. CONTINUE TO EXERCISE Unless directed otherwise by your OBGYN or Midwife, exercise is safe and beneficial during...

Many veteran consumers use CBD and/or THC as a natural alternative to treat various ailments. Both are commonly used for pain relief, relaxation, elevating our moods, minimizing our anxiety, helping us focus, helping us sleep better and also relieving...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5INs3MYPLLc Editors Note: If you are in need of medical attention please call 911. If you need help with addiction please reach out to SAMHSA's National Helpline. I recently had the privilege of sitting down with two of the founders of...

Real Christmas Trees Help End a Bad Year With Good Memories The year 2020 got us stuck off the realness in some of the best and worst possible ways. With the holiday season just around the corner, we are all...

The election is over. Mostly. We know there will be aftershocks, but we’re not sure what they will look like and feel like. It’s doubtful they will change the outcome, and certainly not what many experienced on November 7....

I miss my friends, colleagues, and relatives. I miss my circle of people. I miss hugs. I really MISS HUGS! Life has not been the same since the pandemic restricted our way of life. All of us, especially parents,...

Picking my daughter up from preschool the other day, the lead teacher tipped me off to a nickname my 3-year-old has earned among the faculty, most of whom also taught her older brother and sister. I had a split...

Editors note: If you are concerned for the mental health and wellbeing of your teen or any family member please seek help.  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or Live Online Chat SAMHSA Treatment Referral Helpline, 1-877-SAMHSA7 (1-877-726-4727) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0SwRCkqjAQ&feature=emb_logo Our teens are faced with...

Shoppers looking to save cash on clothing have long turned to thrift stores and consignment shops. Known for fluorescent lighting, crammed racks and fill-a-bag deals, the thrift experience is all about the thrill of the search--and the score. It’s...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLmdr6ibZ1U Three years ago, Carew Papritz had the idea to begin National Thank You Letter Day; a day that not only teaches kids about the importance of gratitude, kindness, manners, and civility, but also serves as an opportunity to teach...