Tips for Talking to Kids About Alcohol
Many of us have given our young teen a sip of our wine or other drink – with the best intentions! We assumed allowing tastes of alcohol at home would demystify the expe...
July 19, 2018
July 12, 2018TV Dinners and Coloring Outside the Parenting Lines
As we stood at my kitchen counter, my friend said, “You ought to write about it. Makes you seem human, you know?” So, in the spirit of self-disclosure inspired by a...
July 2, 2018Protect Your Child from Wildfire Smoke
Wildfires continue to burn in several Northern California counties. We know this may be a difficult time for you and your family, and we’re here to help.
June 28, 2018Summertime and the Livin’ is Easy – If You Think Like a Kid!
Everyone loves summertime, right? Books, songs, and movies speak poetically about summer’s long, lazy days. We remember our own summers of our youth fondly.
June 21, 2018Junk Foods? Why You Should Allow Them (in Moderation)!
The news is so full of nutritional advice it can seem impossible to know where to begin to ensure your kids eat well. What’s a parent to do?
June 14, 2018Traveling with Children? Pack Your Sense of Humor
My 3 children have traveled a lot since they were very young. With my mother living in New York, family in Southern California and Colorado, and dear friends in Seattle a...