As a Child Psychiatrist, I meet a lot of amazing parents who often feel overwhelmed trying to keep up with the latest and greatest parenting advice. We read so many books on how to parent, including how to get...
I recently had my first “real” playdate with my son. He is 8 months old and some may say I waited way, WAY too long. Now two weeks in, with our first few playdates accomplished, I know for sure...
At first glance, my son’s bedroom looks like that of many 3-year-old boys: a colorful, happily chaotic assortment of toys (currently evenly divided between construction vehicles/tools/gear and a staggering array of “Frozen” merchandise), shelves packed with books, a beanbag...
She was 2 years, 6 months and 17 days when it happened. Our sweet, fun-loving daughter turned into the kind of two year old that I’d been warned about. My daughter has had a few tantrums before, but the...
Ok, I know this is controversial. Some women swear by this book/method and others can’t stand it. I, personally, love Babywise! I used this method with my first son, who learned how to eat and sleep happily through the...
It turns out that people are significantly less enthusiastic about your fourth pregnancy than your first. As one friend and mother of four put it, “Congratulations! That’s so exciting! Welcome to the club where people regularly ask you if...
My daughter recently got invited to her first birthday party for a friend. This isn’t an adult party disguised as a kid’s party, like my friends and I all throw, but a party for her actual friend from preschool...
Around 32 weeks of pregnancy, we finally selected our first son’s name. I am the kind of person who needs to know the name before the birth--this drives my husband crazy! Anyway, as soon as we decided on the...
Oh sippy cup, sippy cup, you promised to be,
a leak-proof vessel, completely spill free,
But somehow your liquid doesn’t stay put.
It bubbles up over and spills on my foot,
Or worse, on the cushions, carpet and tile.
There goes my hope...
I’m 37 weeks pregnant with my first baby – crazy! I know life is about to change in all sorts of wonderful, exhausting, fun, and overwhelming ways. I must say, I have definitely hit the point of being really ready to...
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2024-2025 Winter Guide
Your Family's Ultimate Guide to the Winter Season around the San Francisco Bay Area!
Winter is here and there’s no better to explore the fascinating...
