As a former teacher and school administrator, I can tell you that we love Teacher Appreciation Week. It’s a time to get an extra picture, hug, high five, and even a small gift from our kids (and yes, we...
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We asked our contributors to share one of their child's all-time favorite toys to help you build a holiday gift list that will be a hit. After all, toys are expensive, and if we're buying...
It seems like my daughter Ilse has been at her school forever, but it’s only been about two years. Her whole school calendar has been “calendared” into my husband’s and my respective calendars, along with parties, dinners with friends,...
School comes with many stressors for kids, including the pressure to succeed in after-school activities and problems with peers in the classroom, as well as the everyday challenges of classes and homework. As a parent, it’s important to look...
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Do you want to expose your child to art education without signing them up for an expensive art class? How about an art class at home without, yet again, another drop-off...
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I refrained from signing my first grader up for a lot of after school activities in advance of the school year because I knew she'd inevitably change her mind about what she wanted...
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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...
Two years ago, I wrote a post about how overwhelming it was to start the kindergarten admissions process. Would we get into a public school on our list? Are we better off trying to go to a private school?...
When my daughter started elementary school, I was one of those bright-eyed parents who wanted to learn all they could to make my daughter’s school career amazing—for her and for me. So, when the first PTA meeting of the...
Back-to-School is an exciting, yet exhausting, time—open houses, parent meetings, earthquake kits (yes, only in California do you have to make your child an earthquake kit for school) and, ohh, the paperwork!
So, how do you fight this Back-to-School Fatigue? We’ve...
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SFBAM Picks: Best Items to Kick Start the New Year
Happy New Year, mamas!
We have compiled a great list of items to help you start the new year right! Be sure to include a...
