Why Parenting Teenagers Wears Me the Heck Out
Why Parenting Teenagers Wears Me the Heck Out
How I recall those sleepless nights when my kids were newborns. Those nights morphed into long days carrying chunky toddlers, then chasing precocious preschoolers. Yup, parenting little ones wore me out.
As my kids ...read more
Sending Teens to Summer Camp
Summer camp seems the perfect summertime solution for elementary-age kids so they don’t sit around the house bored and so they can make friends and learn new things while having fun. As our children grow out of their “little kid years,” we sometimes forget they ...read more
Benefits of Tutoring for a Child
Benefits of Tutoring for a Child
Parents seek the help of a tutor for many reasons. Some parents may choose to have their kids work with a tutor if they are struggling with a subject or particular concept but tutoring isn’t just for kids who are struggling in ...read more
Starting Early: Supporting Language and Literacy Skills for Babies & Toddlers
A lot of attention is being paid to the massive learning loss that K-12 students suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic, and for good reason: according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, 9-year-olds’ reading scores fell by the largest margin in ...read more
Beat the January Blues – How to Keep the Party Going Throughout 2023
After the excitement of ringing in the New Year, many of us are faced with the January blues. The festive feel of the holiday season is gone and the winter days can be gloomy.
However, each month of the new year brings something to celebrate. Whether it’s ...read more
2023 National Parks Fee-free Days
2023 National Parks Fee-free Days
According to National Park Service Director, Chuck Sams, “The entrance fee-free days to encourage people to discover the beauty, history and inspiration awaiting them in the more than 400 national parks throughout the country.” ...read more
Tips to Help Your Child Gain Confidence in the Classroom
Our children have had a rough several years of learning due to the pandemic and now it’s time to re-focus on classroom interactions. Some younger children haven’t had time to experience the way a classroom normally works. How do they behave in a large group? What ...read more
How to Create One-on-One Time with Your Kids When You Have No Free Time
One of the biggest struggles of any busy parent, especially those parenting multiple children, is finding time to spend quality one-on-one time with each child. This can become even more overwhelming when you feel like you have very little free time. As a mom of ...read more
2022 Bay Area Holiday Event Guide
Festivity, fun and inspiration are everywhere this holiday season in the beautiful Bay Area! Whether you’re seeking a family-friendly activity or wanting to start a new tradition, there’s a holiday event that’s just right for you — and many of them are free of ...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
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How to Help Children with Their Homework How Much is Too Much?
How to Help Children with Their Homework
How Much is Too Much?
Whether you love it or hate it, homework is a ...
20 Bay Area Inspired Family Halloween Costume Ideas
It’s all in the family this year, at least with Halloween costumes.
Simplify your Halloween routine with one ...
What Do Teens Want from Their Parents?
Parents of teens often acknowledge they’re navigating uncharted territory and are open to advice from those who’ve ...
A Sensory Sensitive Halloween
Costumes, Halloween parties with sugary treats, trick-or-treating, and spooky decorations are fun and exciting for ...
Communicate and Connect with Your Child’s Teacher
Do you feel intimidated when you think of talking with your child’s teacher? What if your child complains about ...
8 Ideas for Fall Theme Walks to Explore Your Neighborhood
Fall is the perfect time of year to get outside. And what better way to experience all the season has to offer ...
The 2021 Top 5 Best Teen Focused Summer Camps in Contra Costa County
Here are the 2021 Top 5 Contra Costa County Best Teen Focused Summer Camps as voted for by parents in Contra Costa County and throughout the San Francisco Bay Area
The 2021 Top 5 Best Teen Focused Summer Camps in Alameda County
Here are the 2021 Top 5 Alameda County Best Teen Focused Summer Camps as voted for by parents in Alameda County and throughout the San Francisco Bay Area
