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{SPONSORED} Football Matters: Celebrating All-American Heroes
As a coach's daughter, my love for football began at a very young age. I'd like to think I was Sheryl, Coach Yoast's daughter in Remember the Titans. She was seen cheering on the...
Boys Need Female Role Models Too
I always imagined raising my daughter to be a principled feminist. She would be unafraid of the world and free of the unconscious bias against her own gender that many women my age (37)...
{SPONSORED} DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD LIVE: NEIGHBOR DAY – February 29th
Daniel Tiger and all of his friends from the beloved PBS KIDS television series are hopping aboard the Trolley back to San Diego at the Balboa Theatre on February 29th, 2020. So if you...
{SPONSORED} Girls on the Run San Diego – Inspiring Confidence, Joy and Inner Star...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbbGhTOMxqs&t=5s
Are you looking for something that will spark joy and confidence in your daughter?
“Girls on the Run... is so much FUN!” It’s not often you hear the words fun and run in the same...
{SPONSORED} First Steps Dance Program is Right for Your Little Dancer
One year ago, the founder of First Steps Dance Program, Lizzy Bensfield (aka Miss Lizzy), left her hometown of Chicago. For almost a decade, she had been teaching children of all ages at one...
{SPONSORED} The Super Toothbrush by The Super Dentists is #SDMBApproved
Recently my daughter Kaia (age 3.5) was introduced to The Super Toothbrush by The Super Dentists, and it has truly transformed our dental hygiene routine. She looks forward to brushing her teeth, she loves...
{SPONSORED} Teaching Kids About Babies & Sex: Getting the Birds and Bees Right
At some point in the parenting journey, we have to prepare for "the talk." Girls and boys begin to realize that they have different parts. Those parts have different functions. And some of them...
San Diego: A Utopia For Place-Based Learning
BACK TO SCHOOL, BACK TO REALITY
It’s back to school month, and if you are like many moms, the start date always comes with two equal parts: relief, and low-grade anxiety. While buying the final...
August Events Guide
Hello August! Summer is coming to an end, and school will be back in session. However, that does not mean the fun has to end. Here are the events we gathered for the month...
{SPONSORED} School Shopping Made Easier with Amazon
For my mother, driving was the worst part of back-to-school shopping. I always wanted the most unique version of everything. That meant driving to every school or office supply store within 20 miles. Thankfully,...
Postpartum Anxiety: Why Anger Shows Up for New Moms
Everyone talks about how exciting and joyful it will be to have a baby, but people rarely talk about how hard it actually is. Being a new mom (whether it's your first child or...
{SPONSORED EVENT} Is Your Family Prepared for the Unexpected??
I remember when I found out I was having a child. I dotted all of my i's and crossed all my t's when it came to planning for her arrival. I read at least...
In + Around San Diego
Ringing in 2025: Highlights from Glow BIG Noon Year
San Diego’s ultimate family-friendly New Year’s bash, Glow BIG Noon Year, presented by Children’s Primary Care Medical Group, brought unforgettable excitement to families as...
