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 try... 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 thei... 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 ... 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, to... 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 h... 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-s... Read More
The Olympic spirit is in the air, and even though we are thousands of miles away from where the games will take place, there are still many great ways to cheer on Team USA. Even as... Read More
When I think about summer, it’s about fun in the sun, taking a break from the school routine, and just enjoying a slower pace. I was surprised recently when I heard the term ... Read More
Father’s day is Sunday, June 17 — just a few weeks away. It always comes at a crazy time of year when school is ending and summer routines are starting. I feel lucky th... Read More
Lice. Just the thought makes me itch. Hearing parents with young children talk about them, I thought that experience would be one of my worst nightmares. When my daughter started k... Read More
It is very rare to find a children’s book that has a message equally as strong for the child and the parent. The book is A Moment of Quiet is Nothing to Fear, written by Chri... Read More
It is hard to believe it’s not even spring yet and the buzz has already started about summer camp. The flyers have started coming in the mail, e-mails with summer camp inform... Read More