A few weeks ago, I overheard a friend of my daughter's ask her why she was making such a big deal out of their upcoming fifth grade promotion. Theirs, like most San Francisco public elementary schools, is a K-5,...
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Figuring out how to get my children's afterschool activities to align is like playing a game of Tetris. I definitely don't want them to be too overscheduled because I believe in the importance...
Bay Area families need to pay close attention as the American education system undergoes a seismic shift and as the Department of Education faces structural changes and budget cuts. For those aiming for elite universities like Stanford and UC...
There are various ways for children to enjoy a sport, whether in school or a club program. It might feel like keeping them in a bubble is safest, but letting them explore their athleticism is beneficial for both parents...
As the new school year looms on the horizon, many children experience a mix of excitement and anxiety. Returning to school can be daunting, filled with new routines, environments, and social dynamics. One effective way to help children manage...
I was pregnant for a hot minute back in 2012. My period was still a few days away, but we were fresh on the baby making train, and I couldn't wait to see if we'd had success, so I...
April is World Autism Awareness Month and with autism affecting 1 in 59 children in America, I feel like everyone knows a family dealing with the disorder. My good friend Jessica let me ask her some questions about her...
It was never about the blue marker. But that's when everything fell apart.
My son was four and had recently started preschool, where each new day brought a steady stream of new acquaintances and experiences — some thrilling and others...
I haven’t put my child online yet. I don’t want my husband to post photos of him, or our relatives, no one. I am ambivalent because I miss out in sharing his milestones with others and because I passively...
Before tackling the topic of unhealthy sexual behaviors in children (e.g. Is my child masturbating too much? Is that appropriate play or talk for their age?), it’s important to know what normal sexual development looks like. Having this baseline...
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2026 Summer Camp Guide – San Francisco Bay Area
It's time to start signing your little ones up for camps!
To make things easier for you, we have put together our top picks of
this...
