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Apps can help you and your kids organize and plan meals, sports, and more. PHOTO: LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS - adobestock
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Helpful apps for parents

By Liz Farrell

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
Make the bond last beyond summer. PHOTO: kleberpicu / adobestock
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A girl power summer with mother-daughter moments

By Liz Farrell

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
Help your kids through challenges. Photo: adobestock
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Helping our kids do hard things

By Liz Farrell

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
Teach your kids the best ways to use social media. Photo: adobestock
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Social media tips

By Liz Farrell

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
Parents should remember that not all screen time is bad. Photo: Khosrork
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Surviving summer

By Liz Farrell

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
Talk early on about what your parents envision for late in life. Photo: MangoStar Studio
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Caring for our parents

Balancing the needs of our families and aging relatives
By Liz Farrell

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
Understanding is a two-way street for teens and parents. PHOTO: fizkes
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What parents need

By Liz Farrell

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
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What teens wish their parents knew

Part Two: Trust and patience go a long way to securing a relationship
By Madison Farrell

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
What do families look for to keep them in San Francisco? Photo: feuers
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A parent’s wish for San Francisco

By Liz Farrell

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
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Talking to your children about Internet pornography

How to have an age-appropriate talk and ensure their online safety
By Liz Farrell

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
The device fun comes after the device rules have been agreed. By dragana991
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Tech tips for the new year

By Liz Farrell

The start of a new year is a great time to check in on your family’s media rules and reset or readjust if needed — especially if Santa left a few new devices under the tree. N... Read More
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Favorite ways to enjoy holiday festivities in San Francisco

By Liz Farrell

Each year it seems we barely have time to take a deep breath after Thanksgiving before the holiday season is upon us. This year many of our beloved holiday traditions are back aft... Read More
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Electric scooters: Easy, fun, and fast, but be sure your kids are safe and know the rules

By Liz Farrell

Retailers have already started the holiday push to highlight popular toys or gifts for this holiday season. One of the items that your children may already be begging for or have ... Read More
No matter the age, there are ways you can help kids develop this skill. Photo: spb2015
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Teaching our kids to self-advocate

Help them identify and ask for what they need
By Liz Farrell

We teach our kids from an early age how to solve problems and resolve conflicts, but another important skill for them to learn is how to advocate for themselves. Self-advocacy is ... Read More
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What teens wish their parents knew

The joys and challenges of a modern teenager, in her own words
By Madison Farrell

We are turning the tables this month and giving a teen, my daughter, Madison, a chance to give us parents some advice. I learned a lot from reading her tips, and I hope you benefi... Read More

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