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TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
I'm glad I turned on the TVOur family tries to use our TV in moderation. While we limit our son's screen time, he does have a handful of favorite movies and television shows that he enjoys...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Jul. 28, 2015There are no comments yet. 16123 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Meeting Other New ParentsWhen our first born was about 4 weeks old, I decided to check out my first new parents group. When I walked in I was surprised, and quite disappointed, to find...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on May. 24, 2017There are no comments yet. 16048 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Please Stand BackIn September, we were thrilled to welcome a little girl into our family. Transitioning from a family of three to a family of four is quite an experience. We are...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Oct. 4, 2014Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Oct 10, 2014 at 8:29 am | 8 comments | 16035 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Decluttering with little kidsLike many families, we are starting out the new year by sorting through our stuff. Figuring out what to keep and what to get rid of. While I do enjoy the end...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Jan. 19, 2016Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Jan 27, 2016 at 1:29 pm | 10 comments | 16020 Views
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So many questionsWe all know that kids ask a lot of questions. And one question can quickly lead to another and another and another. I remember one of the first times I googled...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Mar. 10, 2016Last comment by Jenny, on Mar 30, 2016 at 5:21 pm | 1 comment | 15937 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Does he really want my undivided attention right now?We constantly hear that we should put down our phones and be fully present with...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Jul. 5, 2014Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Jul 6, 2014 at 11:03 am | 2 comments | 15892 Views
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King of the SlidesA couple of weeks ago I read an
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Oct. 25, 2014Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Oct 30, 2014 at 10:05 pm | 4 comments | 15865 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Why would you need an umbrella?Last year my son and I listened to "My Brown Bear Barney" being read to us during Woodside Library's very popular musical storytime. It is an adorable book about...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Feb. 7, 2015Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Feb 14, 2015 at 9:49 am | 6 comments | 15843 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Giving each kid their own spaceOur littlest is becoming taller and more mobile every day. She can quickly crawl after her siblings, throw books off bookshelves, reach for puzzle pieces on our...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Feb. 28, 2018There are no comments yet. 15833 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Enjoying the snow from afarWith the blizzard on the East Coast, our son is hearing all about snow this week. We've talked about which distant friends and relatives are affected by the...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Jan. 24, 2016Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Jan 26, 2016 at 2:28 pm | 6 comments | 15813 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Putting a dollhouse togetherAs a kid, I remember spending a lot of time playing with my dollhouses. They were extra special to me because my grandfather made them. We recently bought our...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Aug. 31, 2016Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Sep 3, 2016 at 7:03 pm | 2 comments | 15804 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Yes, we leave the houseSome new parents choose to stay home with their newborns for days/weeks/months. I prefer to get out, even if it is only to run a quick errand. As a new mother...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Jan. 17, 2015Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Jan 17, 2015 at 4:57 pm | 2 comments | 15765 Views
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When Grandparents VisitMy parents recently flew out to visit us. It was my dad's first time in California, so we were very excited to show him around. Before their trip, I came up...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Jul. 26, 2014Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Jul 28, 2014 at 8:33 pm | 4 comments | 15761 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Universal LanguageI am only fluent in English, however, my husband speaks multiple languages. Throughout our relationship, he's translated for me when we interact with his relatives...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Aug. 23, 2014Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Aug 29, 2014 at 1:51 pm | 4 comments | 15752 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Kids and transitionsIf you have a young child, you know how challenging it can be to transition them from one activity to the next. And that there are many tricks/products out there...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Jun. 25, 2016Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Jun 30, 2016 at 3:26 pm | 4 comments | 15662 Views
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A Successful MealEarlier this fall one of our good friends from the East Coast was in San Francisco for business. We were excited to see her and to catch up. She is a mother of...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Nov. 29, 2014Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Dec 1, 2014 at 2:11 pm | 2 comments | 15522 Views
TODDLING THROUGH THE SILICON VALLEY
Where is your bucket seat?At the end of our hospital stay, our nurse gave us a difficult time because we didn't bring a "bucket" car seat for our newborn. Instead, we chose to take her home...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Nov. 1, 2014Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Nov 1, 2014 at 11:11 pm | 2 comments | 15511 Views
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Piles of artworkEach of our kids has an “artwork bin.” A bin where I can quickly store any artwork that they complete at home, at school or at camp. It’s amazing how much...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on May. 19, 2019There are no comments yet. 15495 Views
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My Morning OffMy husband and I each take one morning a week to ourselves. Sometimes this means sleeping in. Other times it means relaxing by reading a book or watching a movie....
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Sep. 20, 2014There are no comments yet. 15397 Views
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Kids and Gift GivingOur daughter is still a bit too young to understand that Christmas is right around the corner. But, as a preschooler, our son is well aware of the holiday. I...
Original post made by Cheryl Bac on Dec. 20, 2016Last comment by Cheryl Bac, on Dec 23, 2016 at 6:19 pm | 7 comments | 15386 Views
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