For all our younger trick or treaters: With Halloween festivities occurring tonight, we wanted to share some ghoulishly good tips to keep you safe. The popular hours for tick or treating are 5:30pm-9:00 pm. If you are going trick or treating in a subdivision area, remember to stay in lighted areas and carry flashlights. When […]
Taking trips together is one of the most exciting things you can do as a family. However, it can also be quite expensive and stressful — particularly when you haven’t planned very well. In order to avoid racking up debt and to make the trip as enjoyable as possible for the whole family, it’s important […]
It’s that time of the year again. School is now in full session and families are beginning to establish their routines surrounding a working schedule and the full class load for the kiddos. This part of the year can be intimidating for children because it means a whole new year of new experiences, friends and […]
It’s no secret that the Bay Area has both gorgeous views and great weather during the summer months. With the first day of Summer quickly approaching the days will continue to get longer and warmer. Of course, this means more days will be spent outdoors and a great way to spend those days is by […]
Babysitting was the first thing I did as a job when I was a young teen. And like many a young babysitter, the main activity done to keep the kiddos occupied was the ever-classic “playing pretend.” Now, it may seem a little tiring to keep up with all the wild imaginings of a kid who […]
We live in a digital world. It’s 2018 and some can argue that technology now runs our lives. It’s a common idea that too much technology, such as cell phone use or television, is bad for you. Yet, what if you used that same cellphone with children to promote learning instead of a technological dependency? […]
As parents, we are on a never-ending quest to make our children healthier, stronger, smarter and more indestructible. From kale-berry smoothies to kid yoga, what haven’t we investigated and tested on them? For some of you, chiropractic for kids may be your quinoa. You’ve heard about it, but aren’t sure what it entails. Maybe you […]
My twins start kindergarten next week. As we engage in the back to school rituals – buying new clothes, finding the right backpack, adjusting to earlier bed times – my mind rewound the tape of my kids short lives and I lovingly lingered at every moment of their existence.
One of the great joys of having the privilege to pair childcare providers with amazing, interesting families is seeing that moment that I like to call the “click”. So often I am told “we know what we are looking for” or “I know what type of family I work best with” but just like any […]
The holidays have always been a magical time for our family. Coming from a big Italian family, I remember my parents, my sisters and brothers, aunts and uncles and my cousins gathered at a huge table with my Nonna at the head. I remember copious amounts of food, laughter and most importantly love and happiness. […]