Advice
Talking about the news with kids
Thanks to Madeleine Rogin for offering to share her perspective on talking to kids about current events. She is a mother, a schoolteacher, and a ...
Back-to-school checklist
Back-to-school prep in the East Bay: hair, shoes, backpack, lunchbox, clothes, what else do you need?
Berkeley kids clothing resale favorite: Grove Street Kids
At Grove Street Kids in Berkeley, the clothing is as well merchandised as I've ever seen in a used clothing store.
Alameda resale: Lauren’s Closet + Toy Safari
This post is part of a series of consignment shops I visited trying to find terrific kid clothing bargains in the East Bay. Today’s resale ...
New mom challenge: Visit the fabric store
Visit a fabric store with your baby awake and spend a naptime on one of these easy projects: play blanket, swaddle blanket, or carrier!
Comics and literacy, discover the connection
Jessica Lee, Teacher Librarian at Willard Middle School highly recommends this program for all parents: Reading with Pictures: Comics and Literacy Tuesday June 4th, 6:00pm ...
Where to donate used kids’ stuff
We appreciate this guest post by Berkeley mom, Jennifer Pesetsky. She founded KinderCycle (which is now under new ownership)! Jennifer blogs at www.berkeleymommy.com. For Hanukkah ...
Great gift for little book lovers
Cool gift for a limited time! Turn your children’s book into a personalized keepsake by adding the author’s autograph. Together with Jim Averbeck, Gianna Marino, ...
How To: Dinner and a Movie
Ever since going on a date with my husband has carried an extra $15 per hour expense (that’s for the babysitter, for those of you ...
Reader tip: Transition back to school
Here’s a tip from Elizabeth Sautter, Director of Communication Works, that we use in my own house! This sign was created with my 7 year-old ...
