When I joined SFBAM nine years ago, my eldest daughter, Ilse, was barely 1. Now, she is almost 10 and has begun puberty. I started preparing myself for this next phase of her life and my role two years...
The San Francisco Bay Area Moms (SFBAM) online community is a vibrant and supportive network where mothers from diverse backgrounds come together to share experiences, seek advice, and offer encouragement.
As the managing editor of SFBAM, I had never felt...
Summer is around the corner—and if you're a working parent like me, you're probably already feeling the pressure. School's out, camps are expensive (and somehow already full), and your calendar is filling up with everything except time for yourself.
Balancing work and...
End-of-school chaos? Not anymore. Discover the essential parent to-dos before school’s out, packed with practical tips to glide into summer stress-free.
Curiosity can help develop your kid’s imagination and problem-solving skills. You can assist by learning five ways to stimulate your child’s curiosity.
“Mom, are you working again?”
It’s a question I’ve heard more times than I’d like to admit, often asked with innocent curiosity, but each time it cuts a little deeper. It’s a reminder that my two worlds—being a parent and...
Hosting dinner parties with little ones can be a lot. From prepping the meal, getting yourself dressed, getting your kid dressed, welcoming guests, and somehow all sitting down to enjoy a tasty meal, all to have your toddler leave...
Between eye-rolls and exasperated sighs of “Moooooooom,” it’s easy to assume our kids don’t want us around. We might believe they prefer their friends or endless scrolling on TikTok and Instagram over spending time with family. But the reality...
Attending a funeral with young kids for the first time is difficult for many moms. Here, we offer advice on how to bring a child to their first funeral.
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...
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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...
