The first few months of having a baby are super intense. We are told to enjoy every minute because they grow so quickly, but, honestly, it is so, so hard. Between feeding, pumping, diaper changes, and lack of sleep,...
Until recently, I never had the responsibility of providing snacks for a lot of kids. I've done my fair share of preschool potlucks, but the other parents are always in charge of what actually gets put on their kids'...
Last weekend, I was a terrible parent. I had to actively suppress my frustration with my kids almost all day, both days. I didn’t enjoy spending time with them as they whined about everything, asked me the same questions over and...
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My parents are in town, and they get a kick out of pointing out unique "San Franciscan" things around the city, saying, "Only in San Francisco!" Recently, we walked past MVCode and my mom...
My kids have always been very independent, proud to show how they can do things “all by myself.” Or as my daughter used to say, “All my byself.” While I love supporting their independence, there are times when we...
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I have a distinct memory of writing a computer code when I was in elementary school. It was probably 1989, I was in second grade, and the computer looked something like this:
The program...
I officially have a middle schooler! The summer leading up to middle school was very overwhelming for me. My daughter started going through so many changes back to back that I could not handle it. I could not believe...
Potty training has been a hot topic amongst my circle of mom friends lately. Some mamas are in no rush to ditch diapers, while others are ready for their kiddo to start practicing on the potty. We are officially...
I get strange looks when I tell people that my weekend plans include a theatre performance, with my kids. For most, this conjures up images of screaming children being whisked up a dark aisle and out into the lobby...
If you’re a kid, nothing squashes an afternoon of outdoor fun like poor weather. That doesn’t mean downtime needs to be spent in front of the television, although you might consider encouraging your kids to spend a little time...
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2025 Mother’s Day – Ultimate Gifts for HER
For Mother's Day, be sure to give the mama(s) in your life some ME time! If you want to pamper and spoil mama more,...
