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November Recap

by Graham Charles

November 28, 2008

Thanks for a great month! We turned your preschooler into a foodie , had a bit of an alphabetical laugh , and baked a very messy loaf of bread . As the rain and fog closed in, we explored a passel of museums: the Sausalito Bay Model , the Conservatory of Flowers , Zeum , and the Bay Area Discovery Museum's new exhibit . I also tried to convince all and sundry that the Exploratorium is a great  Read more...

November Outlook: Stay in the House!

by Graham Charles

October 31, 2008

There's something about the first rainy days of autumn that make you just want to curl up inside, sit your kid in front of a lot of blank paper, and drink warm cider. In the past, I just would not have gone for that, since I'm one of those "outing" parents who thinks that every day should bring an adventure. (My two-year old daughter's first question of the morning nearly every day is  Read more...

Longer Nights Mean it's Time for a Night Hike with Your Kids

by Graham Charles

September 12, 2008

With the days shortening, it's getting easier to take our nearly-three year old out for a night hike before bedtime. About once a week, Fern, her mom and I bundle up and head out around our block or up a trail for a chilly adventure. Here are some tips for a successful nighttime walk with your children: Listen a lot . Every few minutes, especially if we're on a trail rather than  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in san francisco

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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