We are extremely fortunate in the Bay Area to have a wide variety of kid-friendly activities for the entire family to enjoy. Whether you feel like exploring the great outdoors, learning something new at an educational museum, or riding fast rides, your options are bountiful. Here are some ideas for each Bay Area region: San Francisco Cable Cars When in San Francisco, you really must take in the city by cable car. The Powell-Hyde cars run through the neighborhood of Russian Hill, stopping at Lombard Street so passengers can take in the “Crookedest Street in the World.” The San Franc ... Continue Reading
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Finding the Right Child Care for You
So you’ve been the primary care taker for your young children and you’ve reached the point where you have to go back to work or just need a few hours a week to get your head straight. It can be a daunting task to find the most appropriate child care for your precious babes, but there are choices available. Whether you have a 3 month-old infant or a three year-old toddler, the right child care scenario for you is out there. Below are child care options available around the Bay Area that could be a great fit for you. Nanny – Quite possibly the best care you can have for your young children, if ... Continue Reading
10 Fast and Healthy Snacks for Busy Toddlers
Despite what you may have heard, snacks don’t have to spoil your child’s appetite. In fact, toddlers need a steady stream of healthy snacks to keep up with their growing bodies and fast metabolisms. Their stomachs are tiny, and they’re constantly on the move, burning calories fast. Plus, most toddlers aren’t likely to sit still for long when mealtimes do come around. Instead of obsessing about three meals a day, think about six mini-meals. Aim for sustenance at breakfast, mid-morning, lunch, mid-afternoon, dinner, and before bedtime. This will help keep your toddler’s blood sugar and energy le ... Continue Reading
7 Sleep Secrets for New Moms
Your beautiful baby has finally arrived! You prepared for months for the birth and feel like you waited for your baby FOREVER. You had visions of a sleeping cherub nestled happily in your arms. But you weren't prepared for this...nighttime waking every few hours or more, a baby that won't nap during the day, or worse—a baby that seems to never sleep! Believe me, I've been there. And in hopes of sparing you the steep learning curve I faced when I realized that taking birth classes and buying onsies did nothing to actually prepare me for having a living, breathing baby to take care of, here a ... Continue Reading
5 Hormones That Throw Moms Off Their Game
Most women hear talk of hormones and immediately think of estrogen—the hormone that contributes to many female physiological processes, but there are many other hormones that play an important role in women’s lives, especially as mothers. Every moment of every day, a wide range of hormones affects your body and your brain, and subsequently your behavior. For example, norepinephrine can influence risk-taking, testosterone might cause aggression, and prolactin may find you more caring in nature. So if you feel your responsibilities at work and at home are bogging you down rather than making you ... Continue Reading