Guest Contributor
In addition to our regular contributors, we welcome local members of the community to submit guest posts on topics that will be of interest to our readers. Email us with your article or topic idea at info@sanfranciscomoms.com.
Let’s Talk About Menopause
Let’s talk about menopause: a normal phase in a woman’s life, yet one that is shrouded in mystery for many of us.
I found out how little I knew about menopause when I suddenly...
San Francisco Has an Untapped Pool of Nannies at The Women’s Building
Craigslist, NannyShare, UrbanSitter, Care.com, Facebook, Golden Gate Nannies, and a multitude of other platforms are a gift from the childcare gods when it comes to taking on the feat of finding the perfect nanny...
Why Your Words May Be Causing Your Preschooler to Misbehave
“Do NOT hit your brother!”
“Sweetie, you’re supposed to hit the ball and then run.”
Are those two statements connected? They are if you’re in preschool!
Preschoolers are concrete learners who use developmentally appropriate resources and...
3 Reasons Your Little One is Ready for Yoga
Yoga is a practice for life, but too few people realize you can start that practice from day one. Yoga nourishes the body, mind, and soul for both children and their parents and caregivers....
There Is No Fertility Crystal Ball – Here’s What We Do Know
I am sure at some point, as a woman considering pregnancy, you have wondered if there is a way to "predict" your future fertility. Many women are delaying pregnancy and the first births for...
When You Just Gotta Go! What to Do About Urinary Incontinence
Ever felt like this? If so, you are not alone! As many as 50% of women experience incontinence but only a small portion of them seek help for it! Urine incontinence is a common...
Top 5 Places for Family Day Trips in the Bay Area
If you are searching for local places your family can visit and enjoy for a day, you are in the right place. In the past three years, my family has enjoyed taking many day...
The Transformative Power of Underwater Maternity Shoots
Editor's Note: Erena Shimoda, our guest contributor for today, specializes in underwater photography and takes her services to a whole new level, working with clients who are cancer survivors and have overcome other significant...
Here’s Why the AAP Revised Its Rear-Facing Car Seat Recommendation
At the end of August, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) announced a newly revised rear-facing recommendation that has many parents asking “why?” This newest advice from the APP is quite simple - all...
The Incredible Tale of My Vagina’s Journey Back in Time
This post is in partnership with Pacific Plastic Surgery Group.
When people ask me about my childbirth experiences, I tell them about how when I gave birth to my first baby it took a long...
