There are few greater surges of joy and pride than when your child takes those first shaky steps. This is quickly followed by a realization that hits you like a sobering splash in the face: You have a toddler.
As...
I am the first to admit that toy clean-up is not always the battle I choose to pick with my two kids. Often, especially before bedtime, I'd rather have them sit quietly watching a show than trying to clean...
We’re in the full swing of the holiday season now… menorahs are lit, Christmas trees are up, “season’s greetings” bombard us from every to-go coffee cup, and we’re starting to plan our New Year’s festivities. It’s the “most wonderful time...
It’s a tale as old as Christmastime. You’ve just settled into bed for a long winter’s nap, visions of sugarplums almost dancing in your head. Suddenly, your eyes pop open in a moment of panic—you forgot to move the...
I recently posted about what I plan to do with myself once my daughter starts preschool. I’m a stay at home mom and to sum it up, the article was about all the self-care I planned for myself, after...
Earlier this week, I ran a couple errands and picked up a few holiday decorations for the house. I almost picked up a cute Advent calendar for my kids; although our family is not religious, I was raised in a...
My daughter Ilse has always been a good eater and drinker. She loved baby food and adult food early. Ilse learned how to use a fork and spoon before she could walk so that she would not have to...
Celebrate the holidays with our friends and partners at The Magical Attic, whose themed activity sheets we frequently feature here and on Mid-Peninsula Moms Blog. Enter the Gingerbread House Coloring Contest to win a special holiday surprise from the Magical...
I’ll be the first to admit, I’m a Thanksgiving downer. I get antsy watching football, I don’t care for many of the holiday meal staples, and to say my skills in the kitchen are limited would be a drastic...
Once kids come along, it can be hard to find time to exercise, but where there's a will there's a way. Making time for your health is important and often leads to other unexpected benefits. One popular way to...
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2025 Fall Guide for San Francisco Bay Area Families
Your Family's Ultimate Guide to Fall / Autumn
around the San Francisco Bay Area
Fall is here and there’s no better to explore the fascinating world...
