December 2011/January 2012
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A New Resolution for a New Beginning Embracing your humble beginnings to help other new moms
Choose Your Own Adventure: Choices in Childbirth Get a run-down on some of the latest and greatest practices in the Bay Area
From a Singleton to a Duo: Preparing for Baby #2 Practical tips to prep your family for its newest member
Make Room for Baby Create a nursery with personality by embracing your DIY spirit
Ask the Expert: Breaking the Entitlement Cycle Learn how to step out of the holiday gifting frenzy
Daditude: Arugula The steaks can be high when a cooking experience with your child gets tense
Books for Kids: Celebrating Winter and Holidays Discover how warm and magical the wintry season can be
Free in the City: Holiday Edition Explore the colors, sights and sounds of the season without opening your wallet
Fourth Trimester What to put in your bag to get out of the house and other really weird stuff
I (heart) Mom: A Christmas Story An inspiring story of holiday magic and deeply felt gratitude

November 2011
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Behind the Scenes: Kids Activities   See how these amazing volunteers bring you kid-friendly activities every month.
Creative Tots   Through arts and crafts, teach your children to find adventure in a room of cardboard boxes.
Day Trips Outside the City   Whether it’s 30 minutes or two hours away, these car trips will get you out of the house and off to new destinations.
It’s a Small World After All   What to see, what to bring, what to eat and how to cut lines at Disneyland.
Transport Tips for the City   Enjoying public transportation with your little one in San Francisco.
Ask the Expert: Paying it Forward   Teach your child empathy and compassion through community service.
Daditude: The Baby Game   Find who the real baby is after a night camping out under the stars.
Books for Kids: Bedtime Stories  Snuggle up with a special book for those dreamy moments before bedtime.
Fourth Trimester: Travel  Tricks for traveling with a baby, plus GGMG members’ newborn photos.
I  Mom: The Flying Game   Delays, bumpy rides and fender benders at the airport–all with baby in tow.

OCtober 2011
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Musing: It’s Not So Tricky To Be Resourceful  From recycling goods to coupon mailers—how modeling resourcefulness can pay off.
Free in the City  You pay a premium to live in the Bay Area, so be sure to take advantage of the free activities included with your rent.
Discount Clothing Stores  These bargain basements will help you keep your kids in costumes… all year round.
Birthdays on a Budget  When AT&T Park is out of your range, here are some budget-friendly ideas that don’t skimp on the magic.
Ask the Expert: Budget Tips from a Firefighter  From making her own detergent to firefighting—have you ever been in awe of the mom who does it all? An interview with San Francisco Firefighter Christina Gibbs.
Daditude: Secrets  Are imaginary friends just a vehicle for telling spooky stories?
Books for Families: The Budget Guide  These authors give you a jump start on teaching yourself (or your kids) how to budget.
Mompreneur Spotlight: BoboHelper.com Find out how one mom turned her need to track into a business.
Happy Halloween Hunting  A short list of spooky events in the Bay Area
The List: for the Most Important People in Your World  From jeans that give you a rockin’ booty to toys that won’t clash with your condo—these GGMG-exclusive discounts may help you get what you need (and a little extra).
Hoodwinked: Less is More  What would it be like to stop buying things for a year? Find out in this Q&A with sassy Bay Area blogger Esperanza Grace.

SeptEmber 2011
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Musing: The 24-hour Respite Over-stressed and over-planning? Sometimes the best way to be a good mom is to take the day off.
Best Hikes with Kids: San Francisco Bay Area: An Excerpt Sample some family-friendly hikes within easy distance of your home, excerpted from Latham’s brand-new, must-have guidebook featuring over 100 spectacularly researched hikes.
On Land and Sea: Opening Your Child to Nature Overcome the city cement: these programs and ideas will get you and your child back in touch with nature and with yourselves.
Nine Things to Keep in Mind During the Kindergarten Search Whether public or private, it is never too soon to start considering some very important, often overlooked, details in the search for the perfect school for your child.
Ask the Expert: Looking At Your Child’s Behavior Through The Lens Of Temperament Learn how the concept of temperament can help you better understand your child and your own reactions to parenting challenges.
Daditude: White Lies “Pay your toll, sell your soul/Pound for pound costs more than gold/The longer you stay, the more you pay...Don’t, don’t do it!”
Books for Kids: Behave! Cooperate! Hard-to-control impulses? Woke up feeling bitey or grumpy? Trying to control every detail? These delightful books gently teach some very important lessons for kids and their adults!
GGMG’s Blog Roll Follow our own GGMG members as they write of their passions, their struggles, their families and their finds.
Introducing: The Fog Blog Discover the new and improved Blog, our community meta-blog covering the haze of pregnancy, the fog of new motherhood, the joys and the stresses of raising toddlers.

July/August 2011
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Musing: My New "Best of" - A better you, a better city, a better GGMG: the best of life! (page 5)
The 2011 "Best of" GGMG List - Results of the inaugural GGMG Member Survey of the best that the San Francisco Bay Area has to offer for parents and children (page 7)
Summer Fun - Best Place to Enjoy a Hot Day; Best Playground; Playground Most in Need of an Overhaul; Best Dog Watching (page 8)
In the Beginning - Worst Thing You Can Say to a Pregnant Woman; Worst Place to Breastfeed; Best Second-hand/Discount Baby/Maternity Store; Best Place to Breastfeed in Peace (page 9)
Delicious Desserts - Best Chocolate Shop; Best Ice Cream Experience; Best Cookie in the City (page 10)
The Great Outdoors - Best Beach; Best FREE Outing for Toddlers; Best Not-for-the-Faint-of-Heart City Slide; Best Play Location for Kids of Two Ages, e.g., a 16 month old and a 4 year old (page 11)
It's Raining, It's Pouring - Best Indoor Playdate; Best Library Branch; Best Story Time; Worst Children's Song that you Have Had to Listen to 100 Times (page 12)
Toddler Fun - Best Toy Store; Worst Toy Given to Your Child by an Oblivious Friend; Best Toddler-Friendly Restaurant (page 13)
SF Travel Guide - Best Excuse to Act like a Tourist; Best San Francisco Stairway; Best Street Mural; Best Street Mosaics; Best Windmill in San Francisco (page 14)
Movers and Shakers - Best Carousel; Best Choo-Choo in the Bay Area; Best Firehouse in San Francisco; Best Construction Site for Watching Diggers (page 16)
A Moment Alone - Best "Mommy Needs a Moment Alone" iPhone App; Best Place to Learn Better Parenting Skills; Best Happy-Mama Happy-Hour (page 17)
Contest / Housekeeping - (page 4)
July Calendar - (page 18)
August Calendar - (page 20)
Kids Activities - (page 22)
Summer Social - (page 25)
Just for Moms - (page 26)
Educational Series - (page 27)
Volunteer of the Month - (page 28)
Community Support / New Arrivals - (page 31)
Partnerships - (page 33)
Mompreneurs - (page 38)
Mompreneurs/Classifieds - (page 39)

June 2011
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Where's The Handbook? - Charting a course through motherhood with intelligence, instinct and communal wisdom. (page 5)
"Because Mommy is Working Right Now" - Two working moms share their personal stories of full-time jobs and full-time lives. (page 7)
Mommy, Don't Go! - Alleviate your child's and your own separation anxiety with this clear plan of action. (page 10)
A Spoonful of Sugar: Finding a Caregiver for Your Child - Finding the right loving caregiver for your family. (page 12)
Hiring and Employing Foreign-Born Nannies - Legal risks and responsibilities for hiring foreign caregivers. (page 14)
Daditude: Why? - Negotiating with his wife, his son, and even the old lady in the supermarket line. (page 16)
Books for Kids: Dinosaurs - Books to get you roaring and stomping with your own dinosaurs-in-training (page 18)
Ask the Expert: Finding Happiness at Work - Making work 'work' whether you want flex-time, are a SAHM or a budding entrepreneur (page 19)
Playgroup Profile: January 2008 Playgroup - Ten moms supporting each other every Tuesday afternoon since 2008. (page 27)
Contest / Housekeeping - (page 4)
Cartoon - (page 8)
June Calendar - (page 20)
Kids Activities - (page 22)
Just for Moms - (page 24)
Educational Series / Summer Social - (page 25)
Volunteer of the Month - (page 26)
Community Support - (page 29)
Recruiting - (page 30)
Forum Tips - (page 32)
Operations - (page 35)
New Arrivals - (page 36)
Classifieds - (page 39)

May 2011
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Musing: On Sabbatical - How this stay-at-home mom keeps the professional door open (page 5)
Losing your Dowdy: A Makeover for Moms - Three moms climb out of their fashion rut to embrace their inner chic (page 6)
Staying at Home: A Survival Guide for Parents - How to get beyond basic survival in one of the hardest jobs you will ever land (page 9)
Coping with Postpartum Depression - Affecting 13% of new moms, learn to identify the signs and get help (page 12)
The Reluctant SAHM - What to do with this very important, very complex, nuanced job: full-time motherhood (page 14)
Daditude: The Explorer - A child's fascination with repetition in the form of a TV show (page 16)
Books for Kids: Let's Play - From puppets to a game of 'I spy' these books are best played (page 18)
Ask the Expert: Postpartum Fitness: Taking Care of Baby and Taking Care of You - Building your strength and lowering your stress (page 19)
Contest - (page 4)
Housekeeping - (page 4)
Cartoon - (page 10)
April Calendar - (page 20)
Kids Activities - (page 22)
Just for Moms - (page 24)
Educational Series - (page 25)
Volunteer of the Month - (page 26)
Community Support - (page 29)
Recruiting - (page 30)
Forum Tips - (page 32)
Members Discounts - (page 35)
New Arrivals - (page 36)
GGMG Mompreneurs - (page 38)
Classifieds - (page 39)

April 2011
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Director's Musings: Passing the Torch - Teach your kids to care for themselves and the planet. (page 4)
The Littlest Chef: Introducing Your Child to the Culinary Playground - At the intersection of your hours spent in the kitchen and a child's eagerness to help lies the potential for greatness. (page 6)
Getting Your Toddler to Eat Something Besides White Food - How to start your toddler on solids and then persuade them to eat a variety of foods. (page 8)
Family Mealtime - A first-person account of dinner complete with sticky hands and one disaster of a kitchen. (page 10)
Hiking with Children 101 - With a little preparation your next family hike can be a glorious adventure. (page 13)
Daditude: Role Playing - Learn about the rich emotional life of Milo's doll. (page 16)
Books for Kids: - Cooking Healthy and fun recipes to trigger an interest in cooking and a love of fresh food in your child. (page 18)
Ask the Expert: Mindful Parenting -Simple steps to keep calm, reduce stress and become a more aware parent. (page 19)
Playgroups Profile: Multi-Racial 'Whole Family' Group - Meet this international playgroup\'d1an exemplar of respect, diversity and fun! (page 28)
GGMG / Recess Partnership - (page 5)
Contest / Cartoon - (page 11)
Easter Party - (page 17)
April Calendar - (page 20)
Kids Activities - (page 22)
Just for Moms - (page 24)
Educational Series - (page 25)
Volunteer of the Month - (page 26)
Playgroups - (page 29)
Recruiting - (page 30)
Community Support - (page 31)
Forum Tips - (page 32)
Member Benefits - (page 35)
New Arrivals - (page 36)
Classifieds - (page 39)

March 2011
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Director's Musings: Embrace the Energy of Spring - by Jennifer Gette (page 4) Springtime hosts new beginnings for families and partnerships for GGMG.
Labor is Hard, so Why Do We Think Breastfeeding Should be Easy? - by Linda King (page 6) Getting the right kind of support is key-a must read for all expecting moms.
Fun in the Sun for Wee Ones: A Summer Camp Primer - by Jenny Silva (page 10) Find the perfect fit for your child's summertime experience.
Secondary Infertility - by Rachel Blatt (page 12) Steps to turn this isolating experience around.
Daditude: Maestro - by Ethan Karson (page 16) The embarrassing results of a toddler's questionable musical talent.
Books for Kids: Baby - by Laure Latham (page 18) A celebration of little ones in book form.
Ask the Expert: Secondary Infertility - by Dr. Collin Smikle and Dr. Lee Kao (page 19) Specialists from Laurel Fertility Center provide practical guidance for addressing infertility.
GGMG/JCCSF Partnership - (page 5)
Volunteer of the Month - (page 14)
March Calendar - (page 20)
Kids Activities - (page 22)
Educational Series / Community Support - (page 25)
Forum Tips - (page 27)
Members Discounts - (page 28)
Playgroups - (page 32)
Gift Memberships - (page 34)
New Arrivals - (page 36)
Classifieds - (page 39)

February 2011
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Director's Musings New Year's Reflections - by Kathy Yu (page 4) As another year begins, blink, and see how your babies have grown­blink again, and see how GGMG is growing too.
Gaslight Romance by the Bay - by Erika Kelly (page 6) From corsets to coin-ops, imbue your next romantic outing with firelight, fog, whiskey and whimsy.
The Birds and the Bees - by Laure Latham (page 8) Listen to some expert advice on the importance of having "The Talk."
Who Does the Laundry? Balancing Labor Inside the Home - by Rhianna Maidenberg (page 10) Navigate through the tricky world of "who does what" while redefining the role of motherhood.
GGMG Playgroups Profile: Spring/Summer 2008 Working Moms - by Kristen Aitken (page 12) See what happens when moms introduce younger siblings to their group and make it work.
Daditude: The Art of Seduction - by Ethan Karson (page 16) When Princess Zelda is getting more attention than your wife, it¹s time to put the Game Boy down and steal a kiss.
Books for Kids: Love Your Body! - by Laure Latham (page 18) Books that will make your kids want to move, stretch and marvel.
Ask the Expert: Sex After the Baby - by Michelle Gannon (page 19) Reconnect with yourself and reclaim your sexual mojo with help from a San Francisco-based psychologist.
GGMG/Peekadoodle Partnership - (page 13)
Volunteer of the Month / Contest - (page 14)
Community Support - (page 15)
February Calendar - (page 20)
Kids Activities - (page 22)
Educational Series / Just for Moms - (page 25)
Forum Tips - (page 27)
Valentine's Events - (page 29)
Operations Thank You - (page 30)
Partnerships - (page 33)
Gift Memberships - (page 34)
New Arrivals - (page 36)
Classifieds - (page 39)

December 2010/January 2011
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Musings - (page 4) Get to know your Board of Directors, eight of the almost 80 moms that make up GGMG's volunteer base.
'Tis the Season to be in San Francisco - (page 6) Create merry memories as you shop, dance, sing, and laugh through a month of celebration.
Trim Your Tree... and Your Closets - (page 10) Make room for new toys with these DIY organization techniques.
GGMG Playgroups Profile - (page 12) How one group of moms, each with a child born in March, is meeting, supporting and playing together.
Daditude: Sick - (page 16) When a runny nose becomes a relentless stream, it's time to call in sick.
Books for Kids: Winter & Holidays - (page 18) Snow, nature and lighted nights-books to enjoy during the coldest months of the year.
Ask the Expert: Sharing Household Chores after Baby Comes Along - (page 19) Psychologist Dr. Michelle Gannon discusses difficulties and solutions for balancing household chores and childcare.
GGMG/Peekadoodle Partnership - (page 5)
Member Discounts - (page 13)
Volunteer of the Month / Contest - (page 14)
Playgroups / Community Support - (page 15)
December Calendar - (page 20)
January Calendar - (page 22)
Kids Activities - (page 24)
Just for Moms / Forum Tips - (page 26)
Educational Series - (page 27)
Social Events - (page 28)
Partnerships - (page 33)
New Arrivals - (page 36)
Gift Memberships - (page 38)
Classifieds - (page 39)