http://www.examiner.com/x-2405-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner?cid=exrss-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:18:24 -0700 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:51:36 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-2405-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m7d2-The-Friday-Four-Bay-Area-events-for-kids-4th-of-July-edition?cid=exrss-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner  Alameda.  Alameda's 4th of July Parade is the longest Independence Day parade in the nation.  Over 170 floats travel a 3 mile route.  The parade concludes with a festival.  No fireworks.  See the website for parade rout... children activities bay area Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:51:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2405-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m7d2-The-Friday-Four-Bay-Area-events-for-kids-4th-of-July-edition?cid=exrss-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2405-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Medical-mystery-The-girl-who-never-ages?cid=exrss-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner  I feel like I’m in some sort of strange eternal youth groove with the universe lately.  I recently re-read Tuck Everlasting, a favorite book from my childhood.  And, like the rest of the world these last 24 hours, I’ve wat... Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:01:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2405-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m6d26-Medical-mystery-The-girl-who-never-ages?cid=exrss-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2405-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m6d26-The-Friday-Four-Bay-Area-events-for-kids?cid=exrss-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner The San Anselmo Art & Wine FestivalFood, wine, art and music, plus hands-on activities and rides in the Kid Zone for the little ones.www.sananselmochamber.orgDowntown, San AnselmoSaturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.Ages: AllCost: FreePaw-A... Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:36:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2405-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m6d26-The-Friday-Four-Bay-Area-events-for-kids?cid=exrss-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2405-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Ten-ways-to-tell-a-preschooler-lives-here?cid=exrss-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner There comes a day when some parents start to look around their once beautiful surroundings and realize their life is indeed no longer their own.  I used to love looking at sites like Apartment Therapy, not that my apartment looked as good as the... parenting work-from-home Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:20:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2405-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m6d23-Ten-ways-to-tell-a-preschooler-lives-here?cid=exrss-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2405-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m6d12-The-Friday-Four-Bay-Area-events-for-kids?cid=exrss-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner The 55th Annual North Beach FestivalArts and crafts, a celebrity pizza toss, live musical entertainment on several stages, Italian Chalk Art, and the blessing of the animals (2:00 p.m. both days, Vallejo & Columbus.)Washington Square Park, and th... activities Fri, 12 Jun 2009 17:28:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2405-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m6d12-The-Friday-Four-Bay-Area-events-for-kids?cid=exrss-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2405-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m6d6-The-aches-and-pains-and-unexplainable-bruises-of-parenthood?cid=exrss-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner I call it the Isaac spot.  It is located between the T-9 and T-12 vertebrae of my spinal column’s thoracic curve.  My husband suffers with it too.  It is a constant painful tweak in the back muscles that can only be relieved by t... parenting toddlers rant Sat, 06 Jun 2009 13:09:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2405-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m6d6-The-aches-and-pains-and-unexplainable-bruises-of-parenthood?cid=exrss-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2405-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m6d5-The-Friday-Four-Bay-Area-events-for-kids?cid=exrss-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner  Build & Grow Clinics at LowesKids can build fun projects like a putting green, or a pirate ship at participating Lowes locations throughout the bay area.  See the website for locations and details.www.lowesbuildandgrow.comSaturdays at ... children activities bay area Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:13:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2405-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m6d5-The-Friday-Four-Bay-Area-events-for-kids?cid=exrss-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2405-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m6d2-Mom-and-young-sons-face-armed-robbery-and-assault-charges?cid=exrss-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner A mother and her sons, age 12 and 14, face armed robbery and assault charges in Phoenix.  She used guilt to enlist her boys, and five other boys and men, to commit twenty armed robberies in the Phoenix area.  She lost her job and needed mon... crime Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:23:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2405-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m6d2-Mom-and-young-sons-face-armed-robbery-and-assault-charges?cid=exrss-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2405-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m6d1-Octomom-reality-television-show?cid=exrss-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner Just in case you’ve been wondering what she’s up to lately, Octomom has a reality television show in the works.  The film crew will not be following her 24/7, but instead documenting milestones for her kids; birthdays, first this, fi... moms Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:06:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2405-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m6d1-Octomom-reality-television-show?cid=exrss-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2405-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m5d28-The-Friday-Four-Bay-Area-events-for-kids?cid=exrss-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner Edible Expeditions at The Conservatory Of FlowersSee food in the wild with this exhibit of edible plants from around the globe.  Highlights include chocolate, vanilla, coffee, rice, spices and more.www.conservatoryofflowers.org   &nbsp... children activities creativity friday four events crafts family Thu, 28 May 2009 13:56:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2405-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m5d28-The-Friday-Four-Bay-Area-events-for-kids?cid=exrss-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2405-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m5d26-Minor-traffic-accidents-with-minor-passengers?cid=exrss-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner Early one morning a couple of weeks ago, I got into a minor traffic accident on the way home from taking my preschooler for a doctor’s appointment.  He had an ear infection.  Like his mother, he tends to get car sick, which has nothin... Tue, 26 May 2009 13:07:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2405-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m5d26-Minor-traffic-accidents-with-minor-passengers?cid=exrss-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2405-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m5d22-The-Friday-Four-Bay-Area-events-for-kids?cid=exrss-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner Carnaval San Francisco:  Roots Of Revival, Seeds Of ChangeThe festival activities take place Saturday and Sunday on Harrison Street.  The parade begins Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. along 24th and Mission Streets. www.carnavalsf.comOutdoor Ex... activities Fri, 22 May 2009 11:21:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2405-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m5d22-The-Friday-Four-Bay-Area-events-for-kids?cid=exrss-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2405-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m5d19-Top-10-iPod--iPhone-apps-for-preschoolers?cid=exrss-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner A couple of months ago I posted on some terrific apps for parents.  This time around I'm singing the praises of some cool apps for the little people. God bless the iPod Touch.  Not only does it keep me organized and connected, it keeps my k... children work-from-home diversions creativity development apps Tue, 19 May 2009 15:41:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2405-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m5d19-Top-10-iPod--iPhone-apps-for-preschoolers?cid=exrss-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2405-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m5d15-Dont-eat-the-marshmallow?cid=exrss-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner I read an interesting article in the latest issue of The New Yorker about The Marshmallow Task. The Marshmallow Task is an experiment that was conducted on children at a nursery school in the late sixties.  The children were between the ages of ... parenting children education development Fri, 15 May 2009 11:38:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2405-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m5d15-Dont-eat-the-marshmallow?cid=exrss-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2405-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m5d14-The-Friday-Four-Bay-Area-events-for-kids?cid=exrss-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner Northern California Children’s Booksellers Association brings you the first annual Kids Otter Read Day.  Saturday from 1-3 p.m., fifty-five authors and illustrators will participate in this event at twelve independent bookstores in the bay... children books activities bay area Thu, 14 May 2009 14:14:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2405-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m5d14-The-Friday-Four-Bay-Area-events-for-kids?cid=exrss-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2405-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m5d11-The-swear-jar?cid=exrss-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner A post I read this morning has me thinking about swearing.  The author of the post doesn’t swear much herself, which I find admirable.  She writes that she doesn’t mind her friends’ swearing in person, however she simply c... parenting Mon, 11 May 2009 12:44:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2405-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m5d11-The-swear-jar?cid=exrss-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2405-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m5d6-The-Friday-Four-Bay-area-events-for-kids-Mothers-Day-edition?cid=exrss-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner Treat mom to a trip to her favorite museum for Mother’s Day.  The Koret Foundation sponsors free entry for Mother’s Day at 17 bay area museums in honor of their 30th anniversary.  Including:The Asian Art Museum in San FranciscoC... mother's day Wed, 06 May 2009 18:44:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2405-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m5d6-The-Friday-Four-Bay-area-events-for-kids-Mothers-Day-edition?cid=exrss-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2405-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m5d3-Kindergarteners-and-homework?cid=exrss-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner This is an article from the NY Times about homework and kindergarten.  Homework?  In kindergarten? I’m sure I look like a dunce here, but at least I’m an honest dunce.  I didn’t do a lot of research on education befor... education kindergarten Sun, 03 May 2009 21:00:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2405-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m5d3-Kindergarteners-and-homework?cid=exrss-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2405-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m4d30-The-Friday-Four-Bay-area-events-for-kids?cid=exrss-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner  Friday Nights at the De YoungEnjoy happy hour and art for all ages on Friday evenings at the De Young.  Hands-on activities for the kids, and drinks and entertainment for the adults, while the museum stays open until 8:45 p.m.  See th... activities Thu, 30 Apr 2009 23:53:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2405-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m4d30-The-Friday-Four-Bay-area-events-for-kids?cid=exrss-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2405-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m4d28-Book-sites-for-children-and-teens?cid=exrss-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner My son receives books for almost every gift occasion, which is great, but sometimes he receives one I’m sure the giver hasn’t read first.  It doesn’t occur to people that they should read the book before giving it as a gift.&nb... books Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:06:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2405-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner~y2009m4d28-Book-sites-for-children-and-teens?cid=exrss-SF-StayatHome-Moms-Examiner