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TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Celebrating all month longAs Christmas quickly approaches, I (like many parents) am trying to keep our kids' focus on spending time together and creating memories rather than solely...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Dec. 14, 2016Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Dec 20, 2016 at 11:03 am | 4 comments | 46561 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Why My Toddler Has the Bedtime of a TeenagerNot only is my son unusually unscheduled, but he also has an unusually late...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Oct. 21, 2013Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Sep 30, 2015 at 3:34 pm | 62 comments | 40670 Views
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A toy that tries to bridge the gapMy husband and I waited to find out whether my son was going to be a boy or a girl until the day he was born. This meant our nursery had lots of white, yellow and...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Nov. 7, 2013Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Nov 26, 2013 at 3:08 pm | 4 comments | 38368 Views
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Not Keeping ScoreYou may have seen the article in The Chronicle a few weeks ago about Sharon Meers and Joanna Strober's new book
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Nov. 14, 2013Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Nov 19, 2013 at 4:35 pm | 8 comments | 38217 Views
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Tennis balls and laundry basketsA couple of weeks ago, my son was lucky enough to spend a week with his great grandparents. In preparation for our trip I crammed tons of toys and books into suitcases....
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Dec. 14, 2013Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Dec 23, 2013 at 7:09 pm | 6 comments | 33603 Views
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Last minute summer activitiesLast week we met up with a friend at Holbrook-Palmer Park. We lucked out and went when Atherton Library was hosting their
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Aug. 10, 2016There are no comments yet. 30328 Views
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Why My Son Is Unusually UnscheduledWhen I was about 10 years old, I started attending a very structured girls' summer camp. We woke up in the morning at 7am sharp, went onto the cabin's porch for...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Oct. 13, 2013Last comment by CherylBac, on Oct 21, 2013 at 8:29 am | 14 comments | 29602 Views
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Dropping napsWhen a toddler drops a nap, it can take awhile for everyone to adjust. When our son started dropping his nap, I was pregnant with his sister and unsure how...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Sep. 19, 2016There are no comments yet. 28071 Views
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And one more makes threeRight now I am pregnant with our third little one. While this pregnancy has been quite similar to my previous ones, the main difference so far is how aware our...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Nov. 30, 2016There are no comments yet. 27044 Views
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Sometimes "I'm Sorry" Doesn't Cut ItIn the summer many attractions are quite crowded. Older and younger kids are mingling. And adults are catching up with friends while "keeping an eye" on the kids....
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Aug. 16, 2014Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Aug 21, 2014 at 4:20 pm | 7 comments | 26426 Views
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What's Your Excuse?By now, you may have heard about the Sacramento mom who posted a photo of her toned body with her three kids and the phrase
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Oct. 17, 2013Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Oct 21, 2013 at 4:21 pm | 28 comments | 25907 Views
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Adults OnlyAs a new parent I try to stay extra-aware of places that are family- and kid-friendly. Before having a kid, I thought that the distinction would be easy. Fancy...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Nov. 23, 2013Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Nov 26, 2013 at 2:59 pm | 10 comments | 25815 Views
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Are We Too Quick to Stroll?When I moved to the Bay Area, I was without a stroller for three weeks (while our belongings shipped from VA). I can tell you that I now fully understand why strollers...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Oct. 7, 2013Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Oct 21, 2013 at 11:41 am | 4 comments | 24252 Views
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Savor Every MomentIf you are a new mother, I bet you are rolling your eyes at me right now. You've heard the importance of "savoring every moment" more times in the past couple of...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Oct. 8, 2013Last comment by Cheryl Sandberg, on Oct 13, 2013 at 9:49 am | 5 comments | 23083 Views
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A Magical Bridge Playdate
On Veterans Day, this Friday, 160 Girl Scouts from 22 troops in Palo Alto are participating in a Day of Service. They will be volunteering at 7...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Nov. 9, 2016Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Nov 10, 2016 at 12:56 pm | 2 comments | 23011 Views
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Look at the weekWhen I first moved to Palo Alto, I was warmly welcomed into a park play group that met once a week. The women in this group had children around my son's age and...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Nov. 30, 2013Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Dec 2, 2013 at 1:31 pm | 2 comments | 23009 Views
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Breastfeeding LawOver the past couple of days there has been a lot of heated discussion about breastfeeding. Women are now
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Feb. 4, 2014Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Feb 12, 2014 at 12:10 pm | 13 comments | 22638 Views
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The Gift of Google HomeOne of the gifts our family received for Christmas this year was a Google Home. When we opened it, I first thought of
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Dec. 31, 2016Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Jan 6, 2017 at 2:30 pm | 10 comments | 21921 Views
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Are you overwhelmed or genuinely loving this holiday season?In the midst of the holiday season, a new (or experienced) parent can easily get overwhelmed with all of the crafts, baking, decorations, and events going on. Some...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Dec. 7, 2013Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Dec 12, 2013 at 11:26 am | 5 comments | 21499 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Water, baking soda, vinegar and slimeIt's not always easy to find activities, projects and crafts that are appropriate for both preschoolers and toddlers. Some supplies, such as scissors, glue and...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Aug. 24, 2016There are no comments yet. 21444 Views
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