Many people probably are not aware that hidden on North Point Street in a two-story Marina flat is one of the most popular preschools in the area. Marina Tots is a program for children ranging in age from two to five that balances teacher- and self-directed activities. The presch... Read More
Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and with a little preparation and planning, this can be a spectacular day for the special mother in your life. Whether this is your first Mother’s Day as a mom or you are fortunate to celebrate multiple generations of mothers, ... Read More
Whatever the age of your children, the key to a successful haircut is finding the right place or person. Although there are hundreds of salons in our area, only a few specialize in cuts for kids. You may be shocked at what you pay for a child’s haircut these days, but somet... Read More
It’s that time of year again when you can spot the worried looks on parents’ faces as they wait to hear about preschool acceptances. Deciding on a preschool should be exciting and thrilling, but it can also be a bit daunting. There is so much pressure to apply early t... Read More
Becoming a parent is one of the most amazing experiences, but it can also be overwhelming and even a little scary. I can relate. I just had my third child and have found myself trying to figure it out all over again. Often I find myself staring at my new bundle of joy with hundre... Read More
We’ve all read the statistics. Kids who play an instrument perform better in school, score higher in math and English tests, and may even be more successful in life than their nonmusical peers. That’s not to say that people who never learn to read music turn out to be... Read More
Here’s something I don’t easily admit, especially not to thousands of newspaper readers. A few weeks after giving birth to my second child, I found myself walking down Chestnut Street in faded sweatpants, with bags under my eyes, pushing a stroller that felt like a cl... Read More
My friends were shocked when I told them I’d adopted a puppy. For years, as my husband and kids campaigned for a pet, I argued adamantly about how dogs were too much work, too messy, too time consuming. Then, one day in August, I was walking through the Castro, where a dog-... Read More
Halloween is one of my favorite seasons in San Francisco. When I first moved here from New York almost a decade ago, I was impressed by how seriously Bay Area residents take this holiday. I love the way they go all-out, dressing up in elaborate costumes, purchasing candy in bulk,... Read More
September is commonly a time for new transitions, mostly for our children as they head back to school. For the past several years, I have written about ways to ease those back-to-school transitions; however, this month I am writing about a different kind of transition, one that i... Read More