Holiday family fun

Fall always feels like a sprint, and as soon as Thanksgiving is over, it’s time to put our heads down and get to the finish line of the new year. All that racing and hustle and b... Read More

At Home, Caring For Our Kids

Teaching our children gratitude

By Liz Farrell

As we embark on the Thanksgiving season when we can spend time with family and friends, it’s important to take a moment not to just eat turkey and mashed potatoes, but to be trul... Read More

Caring For Our Kids

Picking the best Halloween costume for your child

By Liz Farrell

It was barely september, and I was already receiving catalogs for Halloween costumes and seeing decorations and candy at Target and Walgreens. When this happens, almost immediately... Read More

Caring For Our Kids

Easing carpool craziness: Ride sharing options for kids

By Liz Farrell

One of the most stressful parts of heading back to school is managing schedules. Last August, I actually created an Excel spreadsheet to map out who needed to be where and how each... Read More

At Home, Caring For Our Kids

Tips for dealing with a summer lice outbreak

By Liz Farrell

Summer means letting your hair down, extra sleepovers, and summer camps. But recently I was reminded of the unfortunate reality that those wonderful pastimes are prime breeding for... Read More

Caring For Our Kids, Family Matters

Summer safety tips

By Liz Farrell

Summer is such a wonderful time for children to savor a more relaxed schedule with time to enjoy outdoor activities. With that comes a challenge for parents, especially with younge... Read More

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New options for indoor family fun

By Liz Farrell

The calendar may say spring, but it sure hasn’t felt like it with the recent rains. El Niño has not disappointed, and though I am grateful for the rain, wet weather can leav... Read More

Caring For Our Kids

Talking to your children about homelessness

By Liz Farrell

It is hard to go anywhere in San Francisco these days and not see someone who is homeless. This is no longer a problem that only exists downtown or in “other” neighborh... Read More

Caring For Our Kids

Creative date nights

By Liz Farrell

One of my New Year’s resolutions was to be better about planning date nights with my husband. As parents, we take a lot of time and care looking out for our children, and som... Read More

Caring For Our Kids

Super Bowl fun in the city

By Liz Farrell

We are lucky fans here in the Bay Area. In the last few years, we have witnessed three World Series titles from the Giants and more recently an unprecedented winning streak from th... Read More

Caring For Our Kids

Giving the gift of experiences

By Liz Farrell

I recently went on a cleaning frenzy leaving no closet or drawer untouched. This yearly occurrence usually happens mid-fall after our children’s birthdays. They are blessed t... Read More

Caring For Our Kids

Tips for finding the best babysitter

By Liz Farrell

Babysitting is not easy. To be good, you need to have patience, and be caring and confident. As parents, we want a sitter who can settle an argument over a toy, calm a child with s... Read More

Caring For Our Kids

Tooth fairy tips

By Liz Farrell

The tooth fairy can be an important part of a child’s life, especially in the early years of losing teeth. Most children hold on to their belief in the tooth fairy longer tha... Read More

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Back-to-school apps for parents

By Liz Farrell

Heading back to school is an exciting time for children. The backpacks are packed, the new shoes are laid out, and all the pencils are sharpened. It can also feel a bit hectic, esp... Read More

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Modern safety

By Liz Farrell

Our family just returned from an amazing week at Camp Mather — San Francisco’s Recreation and Park Department’s family camp located near Yosemite. There are hundreds ... Read More

Caring For Our Kids