If you are suicidal or suspect someone else is, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255). Or, visit online at suicidepreventionlifeline.org The all-too-frequent deaths by suicide of high-profile celebrities like designer Kate Spade and chef-turned-television personality Anthony Bourdain, as well as members of local communities across the U.S., mean most Americans have […]
Heather Hester from Chrysalis Mama is here to transform the conversation around having an LGBTQ+ teenager. In the two and a half years since her son embraced his sexual identity as a young gay man, Heather and her family have felt every emotion, and have experienced dozens of situations ranging from heartwarming and humorous to […]
Don’t think twice about giving your kids the gift of music. Learning music is like a giant party for your kid’s brain, and nearly every part — from the frontal lobes to the brain stem — is invited! Countless studies show kids who take music lessons reap benefits that cross into several developmental areas. And […]
Every parent knows that getting ready in the morning is no minor task, and with back to school looming, it’s time to prepare. Here are some tips we pulled from the experts – actual moms.
Every parent knows that getting ready in the morning is no minor task, and with back to school looming, it’s time to prepare. Here are some tips we pulled from the experts – actual moms.
Sun’s out, buns out — the burger variety, that is. Here’s a selection of products from local Bay Area stores to make your next BBQ a hit.
Avoid single-use plastic in your kid’s lunch boxes with these Bay Area products.
Check out our list of recommended books for middle-grade readers (readers in upper elementary through middle school) that the entire family will enjoy. Filled with captivating characters, witty dialogue, and fantastic illustrations, you may just find yourself reading ahead after bedtime! Jaclyn Hyde Annabeth Bondor-Stone and Connor White Fiction, Recommended for Ages 9-12, May 2019 […]
Looking for some adventure this summer that will bring your family closer together and create lasting memories? Consider the good old family road trip. Despite the gas station meals, sibling arguments, bathroom breaks, and wrong turns, we promise these road trips are worth the trek. These destinations are 10 hours or less from the Chicago […]
Parenting comes with an endless amount of love for your kids, and an almost as endless list of questions. While, sadly, there’s no single go-to handbook with all the answers for raising happy, healthy, well-adjusted kiddos, there are plenty of books packed with expert advice based on science and experience that might just have the […]
