
8 Tips for Navigating an Open House
Open House events are one of the best opportunities to experience many aspects of a school. At the event you will get the feel of the staff, students and administrators. You will have the opportunity to walk the halls, experience the classrooms and unique ...read more

The Admissions Process for Competitive and Selective Private Schools: Plan Ahead
You and your family have decided to apply to one or more private schools for the next school year. Hopefully, you have given yourself and your child plenty of time to prepare for the steps and items required for the process. The steps and requirements in this ...read more

Bay Area Holiday Train Experiences
Holiday Train Experiences
IT’S HARD TO RESIST THE ROMANTIC NOTION OF RIDING THE RAILS IN A CAR PULLED BY AN OLD-FASHIONED STEAM LOCOMOTIVE ALL LIT UP IN HOLIDAY LIGHTS. It’s something that cap¬tivates most kids—and many adults too. Fortunately for ...read more

16 Great Skating Venues Around the Bay
13 Great Skating Venues Around the Bay
ICE SKATING WILL BE MEMORABLE for the kids or a great way to revisit your own childhood. You can even romance you know who with a spin on a Bay Area ice skating rink. Skating rinks options include scenic views and range in ...read more

Subscription Service Gifts – Gifts that Keep Giving
There’s nothing worse than browsing the aisles for hours on end or scrolling throw endless online gift guides, looking for that perfect gift for the person who seemingly already has it all. But along comes a savior in a cardboard cape, and you’re filling out the ...read more

Bay Area Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trots
Looking for a way to diminish the impact of the average 4,000 calorie Thanksgiving Day feast? Look no further than some of the best Bay Area turkey trots.read more

Brain Injury Prevention
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every year an average of 62,000 children between the ...

Bay Area Driving Schools for Teens
Bay Area Driving Schools for Teens
When working with your teen to choose a driving school that will ensure they ...

Teaching your Teen to Drive from a Teen’s Perspective
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Teaching your Teen to Drive from a Teen’s Perspective
Driving! The ultimate form of freedom and ...

Lessons from the First Job – Parents Learn as Much as Teens Do
I was sitting in my car in the parking lot of a banquet hall. I wasn’t there to attend a wedding or silver ...

The Four Emotional Growth Stages of Teenage Girls
The Four Stages of Teenage Girls
I am the lucky mother of not one but two beautiful teenage daughters. When they ...

To My Teenage Son: What I Want for Mother’s Day from You
I know better than to expect a handmade card from you this year. Or a necklace made out of macaroni noodles or a ...

Book Club – Books about Mental Health for Children and Teens
Books about Mental Health for Children and Teens
With all that is going on in the world here’s a selection of ...

For Mother’s Day – What This Mom Really Wants
For Mother’s Day - What This Mom Really Wants
Flowers are nice. Brunch may be enjoyable but more likely, with ...