One thing you learn from parenthood is to trust your instincts, especially where your children are concerned. It’s an important lesson if, like me, you’re someone who once prided themselves on being a “rationalist” and considered “analytical” among the highest compliments. Fortunately, time, experience, and children have (belatedly) broadened my view.
Read MoreNew year, new you. January is the month of reinvention. Or, at least, the month to aspire toward reinvention. The last few days on social media have been like an online self-help convention. Each scroll uncovers reflections on the past year and motivational speeches for the next one. Everywhere you look, people are pledging to cast off their old bad habits and adopt new ones. Time to transform. Time to become the best version of yourself!
Read MoreNostalgia is a hell of a drug. Nothing gives me a bigger high than when my daughter connects with some treasured artifact from my past. And when that connection involves reading, the thrill is multiplied.
Read MoreI used to hate holidays. I was the Grinch that stole Christmas, Halloween, the 4th of July and Arbor Day. Too much hassle, too many arguments, and too much labor for so little benefit.
Read MoreEvery parent wants the best for their child. What’s harder to determine is where the line between good, supportive child rearing ends and obsessive, hover-parenting begins. Few topics blur that line more than education.
Read MoreIf you’ve ever had the experience of being “the only one” growing up, you live in fear of a certain day. Well, several days, but the first occurs when your child becomes conscious of their difference and expresses insecurity about it.
Read MoreEach summer, my wife and I make the annual cross-country pilgrimage to visit family. If you’ve never had the pleasure of taking a long vacation with multiple young children…
Read MoreA few months ago, I ran across a Tweet – now lost to the ether – that said, “There’s nothing more humbling than disciplining your kid when they’re demonstrating your own flaws.”
Read MoreAbout three months ago, I traded my wife in for a roommate. I didn’t have much choice, actually. She found a new man who has been taking all of her time. So, I packed up my most important belonging and moved in with the girl down the hall.
Read MoreDo you toss and turn at night or feel groggy throughout the day? Getting a good night’s sleep is of vital importance to your health, and your mattress is a key player in that equation.
Read MoreParenthood is illuminating for any number of reasons, many of which have nothing to do with the child. It shines a light on the parents’ personalities, on the nature of their relationship (if two partners are involved), and on the culture of their society.
Read More“A woman becomes a mother when she’s pregnant, a man becomes a father when the baby is born.” At least, that’s what a friend told us when my wife and I were expecting our first child.
Read MoreIf someone asked you to describe your lifestyle, do you think you would use words like satisfying, healthy, and balanced? If you fall short in any of those categories, chances are you’re neglecting some important self-care practices.
Read MoreI almost never use an alarm, except for rare and unpleasant occasions like an early morning flight out of SFO. Yet, two weeks from now, I’ll be heading to bed early (which is a minor death for me), and setting the clock app on my phone for a 4:00am wake-up.
Read MoreEveryone always says that having kids will change your life. It sure as hell does, but it also makes you reflect on your own life – especially your childhood – almost nonstop.
Read MoreWhat are you doing these days to feed your soul? With technology being what it is, many of us tend to think in terms of how much we can accomplish and how quickly it can be done. To make sure you don’t neglect your spiritual side, here are some simple and effective mental and physical routines which can help tend your inner being.
Read MoreCatherine here! It seems like forever since I’ve last stepped foot at Community Well. Actually it has been awhile. I’ve recently transitioned from working full-time at a CBO in San Francisco to being a full-time graduate student. Has it been an adjustment?
Read MoreTo illustrate the need for what we do, we’d like to share Mari’s story. Mari was introduced to Community Well at our 1st Annual Kids’ Clothing Swap in 2015. She heard of us through word of mouth and wanted to attend an event to get a feel for what Community Well was.
Read MoreThere’s no denying that sleeping during the day is a bit harder than at night. Not only are our bodies conditioned to rest when the sun goes down, it’s often hard to sleep thinking about all the things you could be doing in the sunshine.
Read MoreEveryone wants to be the healthiest possible version of themselves, but making that a reality is hard to do. In a world where convenience rules and spare time is hard to come by, it’s so much easier to cruise through a drive-through than spend an hour cooking dinner.
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