Leisure & Vacation, Toddlers Hassle-Free Holiday Shopping With Kids The season is upon us! For many busy parents with young children, it is sometimes necessary to bring our young ones with us to the mall.... Continue Reading
Leisure & Vacation, Parenting Tips Five Ways to Celebrate the Miracle of Hanukkah with Children Hanukkah is upon us. Menorahs, dreidels, latkes, jelly doughnuts, gelt, and of course presents. Given its proximity to Christmas,... Continue Reading
Discipline & Behavior, Leisure & Vacation, Parenting Tips Disneyland: The Land of Bad Parenting—5 Survival Tips It’s not your fault. You imagined a magical family vacation at Disneyland. You honestly believed you would create happy memories... Continue Reading
Education, Leisure & Vacation Take Part in Citizen Science, Part Two: 10 Year-Round Outdoor Observation Projects for Kids Take Part in Citizen Science, Part Two: 10 Year-Round Outdoor Observation Projects for Kids Outdoor observation, learning and fun... Continue Reading
Parenting Skills The Parenting Journey — Our Children Are the Guides Parents hear so often about how important it is to support our children’s emotional needs, and that we must serve as their social... Continue Reading
Occupational Therapy, Preteens & Teens, School Challenges, Special Challenges 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... Continue Reading
Discipline & Behavior, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Preteens & Teens, Raising Boys, Raising Girls, Temperaments, Toddlers What to Say in Challenging Situations with Children: Sentence Starters for Parents It is everywhere. The advice, the suggestions, the tips for parents, usually with a disclaimer that it is important to trust your gut,... Continue Reading
Leisure & Vacation, Parenting Tips, Raising Boys, Raising Girls 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... Continue Reading
Choosing Schools, Education 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... Continue Reading
Birth - First Year, Parenting Tips How to Stop Breastfeeding Issues before They Start Breastfeeding horror stories—about pain, milk supply issues, or the baby not gaining enough weight— abound, but they make me sad because... Continue Reading
