Spark creativity with these three simple engineering projects for kids. Teach them how to build bridges, cars, and catapults using common household items.
Sterne School is unique among independent schools in that the youngest students we serve are fourth graders. As the fourth-grade California History teacher (I’m also the Head of Sterne’s Lower & Middle School), it is my pleasure to get...
Discover five strategies for encouraging your kid’s favorite interests. Moms can turn their current passion into a fun launchpad for learning and connection.
From Helpless to Hopeful
When my daughter was born in the thick of COVID, I felt helpless. The world was chaotic, the information overwhelming, and like so many new moms, I was just trying to survive one day at a...
In recent years, fall has become so much more than pumpkin patches and apple picking for our family. I mean, we do that too.
On the importance of family tradition.
As a second-generation Mexican American, I am always looking for ways...
Tired of torn clothes? Here are some of the best hard-weather clothes for high-energy kids; find durable jeans, pants, and jackets that last!
As a mother of a daughter with severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), I know firsthand the difficulties and frustrations that parents face when their kids are diagnosed with this cruel condition. As a clinician who specializes in OCD, I know...
Make quinceañera planning effortless and memorable. From the perfect celebration to meaningful traditions, create a day your teen will cherish forever.
Our Ultimate Guide to Everything Baby
Congratulations on becoming/being a mama! Pregnancy is full of uncertainty, labor, and intensity. Bringing home a newborn can be an exciting and terrifying time for new and seasoned parents alike. We have compiled the...
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...
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A Bay Area Classic, Reimagined: Our Family Fun Day at Pier...
For Bay Area families, it’s easy to feel like you’ve already “done” Pier 39 — but taking my crew back recently proved me wrong...
