There is so much to love about the month of March — St Patrick’s Day, the first day of spring, and daylight savings time, which means more daylight. For basketball fans, March... Read More
Whether expected or sudden, loss is never easy. Our family recently experienced a great loss with the death of our beloved Oma, German for grandmother. She battled difficult illne... Read More
Have you heard the saying, “The days are long, but the years are short?” I remember when my kids were younger, and someone would stop me and say this as I looked harried at th... Read More
Recently I came across a meme that said people who put their holiday decorations up early are happier. My skeptical self-thought was, Is this some ploy to get me to put up holiday... Read More
The sun has been shining in San Francisco lately, but I can’t escape the dark clouds and heavy feeling around recent world events. Whether in the news or on social media, it is ... Read More
The beginning of a new school year is exciting but it also can be hectic, especially for parents. There are carpools to organize, lunches to pack, and new homework to tackle. This... Read More
As school starts up again, I can begin to feel the looming chaos of schedules, homework, and carpools. But before bracing for what’s ahead, I want to look back, because it was a... Read More
There are all types of parents, and you don’t have to look further than a playground or an athletic field to witness different parenting styles. There are the helicopter parents... Read More
Parents have to make tough decisions all the time about what is best for our children. We think about the pros and the cons and do our best, and hope we did our best. Personally, ... Read More
It’s the home stretch of another school year, and summer is so close I can almost feel it. Our high school kids have finished already, and we have a few more weeks of elementary... Read More
Those of us who are caring for kids at home while also looking after parents or loved ones with increasing needs are often referred to as the “sandwich generation.” According ... Read More
Last month my daughter wrote in TeenTalk about what teens wish their parents knew. It was fascinating insight from a very introspective teen that sparked lots of conversation in o... Read More
Whether we want our parents to understand that social media isn’t all bad, to recognize our pressures at school, or to realize we appreciate them even if we don’t show it, her... Read More
It’s no secret that San Francisco has one of the lowest percentages of children in the country. This is not new, but what is concerning is that the trend continues to spiral dow... Read More
As parents we talk to our children about their health, their media use, and making good choices. There are also those topics that many of us dread, particularly around sex, becaus... Read More