Navigating boundaries in the postpartum period
Navigating postpartum boundaries is essential for recovery and identity shifts. Psychotherapist Natalie Doyle shares 3 tips for the "Fourth Trimester," including the importance of cocooning, understanding the parent-baby system, and setting boundaries around support for SF parents.
Fair Play for beginners: How to use the tool in a way that actually works
A practical guide to implementing the Fair Play Method for parents of young kids. This post covers the foundational concepts of Minimum Standards of Care and the CPE framework to help couples move beyond "chores" and address the root of the mental load. Focus on clarity and communication to build a more equitable division of labor at home.
The GSS Holiday Gift Guide For Mom + Kids
Gift guides for moms and kids/toddlers. From our favorite workout sets and the best books we read this year (that weren’t for our kids!), to the presents our toddlers played with all year long.
The Ultimate Moms’ Guide to San Francisco Holiday Events, Shopping, & More
What to do in San Francisco for the holidays—family-friendly round-up of activities, shows, places, events, tree and menorah lightings, and more.
Where to Go Christmas Tree Shopping in San Francisco
From festive bars to woodsy authenticity, here’s where to buy your Christmas tree in San Francisco.
Finding Your Way: A Compassionate Framework for Parenting Decisions
A decision-making framework for parenting by a perinatal mental health therapist.
GSS’s Running List of Kids’ Birthday Party Activities in San Francisco
Because no parent should have to reinvent the (party) wheel.
Date Nights That Aren’t Dinner
A fresh take on date night ideas that go beyond dinner for fun, creative ways to reconnect with your partner.
Understanding the SF Preschool Landscape
An overview of timeline, key considerations, and helpful resources to make navigating the SF preschool process easier.
Megan's Guide to SF with Kids
Some SF weekend go-to activities from a mom of three-year-old twins.
How to advocate for family-friendly benefits at your workplace
Tips for advocating for family-friendly benefits in your workplace
4 Tips for Starting Preschool or Daycare
Tips for supporting your child through transitioning childcare and starting preschool.
Baby Registry Must-Haves (And How to Build One)
How to think about baby registry must-haves in a holistic way (not just copy and pasting someone else’s list)
How to find, vet, and hire caregivers
A presentation shared by Lynn Perkins, Co-founder and CEO of Urban Sitter