This post is in partnership with the San Francisco Zoo.
Many of us have memberships to the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens because it's such a lovely place to stroll with children of any age, and the creative playground is always...
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...
Craigslist, NannyShare, UrbanSitter, Care.com, Facebook, Golden Gate Nannies, and a multitude of other platforms are a gift from the childcare gods when it comes to taking on the feat of finding the perfect nanny or domestic worker. Whether you’re...
In my first article on this topic, I listed the healthy sexual behaviors you might expect to see in children. In Part 2, I present to you some potentially unhealthy sexual behaviors. This is by no means an exhaustive...
In this series, we will have informal conversations with our resident child psychiatrist, Meredith, covering common questions many parents have about mental health.
One of the most common questions I’m asked by parents in the community is, "Does my...
There comes a point in every toddler’s life where his favorite word becomes NO! Often this contrariness catches parents off guard, leaving them bewildered and frustrated. Discipline becomes a struggle and punishments seem futile, usually leading the way to...
“Do NOT hit your brother!”
“Sweetie, you’re supposed to hit the ball and then run.”
Are those two statements connected? They are if you’re in preschool!
Preschoolers are concrete learners who use developmentally appropriate resources and observations to learn about life....
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Calling all new and expecting moms! We couldn’t be happier that Bloom, a celebration of all things motherhood, is back! We are so excited to...
Earlier in the year, I was talking to my eldest daughter’s teacher about her homework. I was questioning why it wasn’t carefully graded and given back in a timely matter. Although the teacher admitted she would like her turn-around...
Here's a list of kid-friendly St. Patrick's Day festivities taking place this weekend around San Francisco.
Did we miss one? Add it to our community calendar and select the category "St. Patrick's Day" for it to appear on the...
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Vitalant Offering Blood Donors a Free A1C Check in September
This September, nonprofit Vitalant is, for the first time, offering blood donors an extra check on their health while they help save and improve...
