Starting Life on the Edge: Ice Skating for Tots
Growing up, ice-skating was an activity that every kid in my area participated in, at least for long enough to teach them how to stay up on their skates and make it once all the…
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Cooking With Kids: Getting Kids Familiar with the Kitchen
The dreaded dinnertime dilemma: You suddenly realize that it’s just after five o’clock and it’s time to make dinner…again! Wouldn’t it be nice to have someone else to take over the dinner preparations, or at…
5 Unique Ways to Enjoy a Snow Day and Learn
Kids may love the idea of a snow day simply because there is no school, but just because school is out doesn’t mean kids can’t enjoy a fulfilling learning experience at home. The bottom line…
Horseback Riding Programs in The San Francisco Bay Area
You may be knee deep in all things winter right now, but before you know it, summer will be here, the kids will be out of school, and you will be responsible for filling their…
Bargain Places for Good Kids Clothes That Last
There are a lot of options for inexpensive kids clothes these days, but not all of it lasts very long. Many brands don’t hold up for the length of the time where my kid will…
Best Resort Pools for Kids
I’m a huge fan of a good resort pool. When I book vacations for our family, I look for the most amazing pool I can find. Some of the features on our wishlist this June…
10 Learning Toys for a 5 Year Old
Sometime before the holidays, I was talking to a friend about the type of presents we were giving our children, friends, and family. We were both talking about how we were trying to cut down…
Best of San Francisco Bay Area 2014: Kids Camps and Classes
Congratulations to this years “Best of 2014″ winners! These classes and summer camps and classes are parent favorites. Abantey:The Roleplay Workshop, Oakland Art Bash Studios, San Jose ART-Smart Studios, Foster City, San Mateo Aviation…
A Bejeweled Birthday Experience
Sometimes the idea of hosting the perfect soiree can put any mom into a tailspin. In the era of Pinterest and the perfectly crafted birthday party, it’s a daunting task to try and create a…
Winter break: past and present
When I was a kid, I spent the first week of winter break baking cookies. I’d open my mom’s Betty Crocker cookbook and find my favorite recipes. I made a different type of cookie every…
Quality Time: 5 Simple Son & Dad Activities
The average parent spends less than an hour a day in one-on-one play with his child, parenting expert Dr. Miriam Stoppard found, and more than 25 percent of parents said they only spend 30 minutes…
How to Prepare for Back to School
Getting your kids ready for a new school year can be a lot of hard work. As summer comes to a close it will soon be time for early alarms, a rush to get ready,…
Time Saving Tips for Busy Moms
Whether at home or in the workplace, moms tend to be the busiest due to their multitasking nature. It is important to organize yourself and plan very beforehand if you are to achieve the set…
How to Smartly Deal with Teenage Anxiety
Does your teenager cry before going to class? Is your child excessively shy or worried? If so, it is possible that your teen is suffering anxiety. Anxiety, a common health issue in both children and adults, sometimes goes unnoticed by…
10 Family Activities to Make Your Summer Great
Photo by Flickr user Asimetrica Juniper When it comes to having fun in the summer your options are anything but limited. There are so many fun family activities you can do that it can almost…