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Can you please talk, not text? Parenting the Instagram generation
The Christian Science Monitor by Michael B. Farrell and Jessica Mendoza Can kids be encouraged to let go of the virtual world — occasionally — and engage in the real one? Can they stop posting selfies long enough to think of someone else? The answer is yes. But there...
Kindergarten Here We Come!
It is that time of year when children everywhere are getting excited—and perhaps a little anxious—about the new school year starting. No one feels this more than Kindergarteners and their families. Starting elementary school is a big step for children and their...
How to Achieve Summer Camp Planning Flow
Have you signed your kids up for summer camp yet? No? Now that I’ve been doing this for a few years, I feel like I have achieved “summer camp flow” with my 4th grader. In today’s competitive world, camp sign-ups begin in January and I highly recommend that...
Five Questions to Empower You When Considering a Therapist for Your Child
Have you ever wondered if your child may benefit from seeing a therapist? Or, has a teacher or family member ever suggested that a therapist could be helpful in supporting your child in his or her development? Children and families benefit from therapy for many...
Welcome Home Again
Are you to new to the Bay Area? Or did you move here two, three, or even five years ago and still feel as if you haven’t found your people yet? When I moved here in 2010 with my husband and three-year old, I was struggling to keep a toddler busy, search for...
Public or Private Elementary School: Making the Best Choice for Your Family
Choosing an elementary school for your child can be a daunting process. In the Bay Area, we have many choices, which is good and bad news. The good news is that there are many options and types of schools in both the public and private arenas. The bad news is that it...
Being Grandparents
It is so exciting to have a new grandchild, and, of course, all we want to do is help! We’ve “been there,” having raised a wonderful child (the new parent) ourselves, and have plenty of wisdom to share, but the new parents might have their own ideas. And, we all...
