Hey, Sticker Charts, Make Room for Kindness Chains

IMG_8382

“My favorite part of the kindness chain is that my children’s individual actions contribute to one chain. They’re not in competition to see whose chain is longer. They’re seeing that their collective effort is important, what they do affects others, and they’re learning that good things happen (their chain grows) when they treat people well. Not every kid will be the smartest, the most athletic, popular or artistic, but they all can be kind.” Read more here.

How to Do Wine Country with Kids

img_5729

My husband and I make the short drive from San Francisco to Sonoma County frequently to go wine tasting with our kids. Here are our tips to make it fun for all. Also included are two typical routes we take, which are equally (if not more) perfect when done without children in tow. The wine may just be for adults, but the experience is for everyone. Cheers!

(Please also visit Facebook to like, share or comment on this article. Thanks!)

 

Raising a Family in SF: Should We Stay Or Should We Go?

Embed from Getty Images
Raising a family in San Francisco is not without its challenges. What makes you stay where you live?
View the article on Facebook here to like, comment or share.

 

 

The Load of Laundry That Broke Me

Embed from Getty Images
It was one of those days, and I hit my breaking point. I’m sharing with you, so that you know it’s ok when you reach yours, too.
 

6 Ways to Throw a Baby Shower That’s Actually Fun

Embed from Getty Images
Why should bachelorettes have all the fun? Having a baby is a bigger life change than getting married could ever be, so my friends and I treat it as such. All of these are actual ways we’ve celebrated the mom-to-be, even #6.  

7 Tips to Get into Preschool

Embed from Getty Images
Here in San Francisco, there is an art to getting into preschool. I didn’t believe it, until I went through it, and I’m sharing my tips with you. Does this seem crazy to you (as it should), or can you relate?