December 2007 - January 2008
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Co-Director’s Musings - P.2
The Great Dickens Fair - P.3 Take a trip back to 19th century London, meet the characters you have known since childhood, indulge in holiday treats and sights. Hitting the Slopes: A Guide to Ski Resorts from a Child’s Point of View - P.4 Here’s useful information about kid friendly slopes, day care, ski schools and much more. for those who want to go skiing this season and take kids along.
Greetings ftrom the North Pole - P.6 Find out how to write to Santa or arrange to have him give your little one a call for the holidays.
Holiday Fun in the City-by-the-Bay - P.7 A list of wonderful holiday festivities around the bay.
These are a Few of our Favorite Things: A Sampling of Bay Area Chocolatiers - P.10 It’s an elegant gift and the favorite guilty pleasure for many. Local or European, you can fi nd it right in your neighborhood.
Kids Activities - P.12 Check out these great activities for kids that GGMG has planned for the holidays.
Thank You to the Holiday Boutique Vendors - P.15
Just for Moms - P.16
New Members - P.17
December/January Calendar - P.18
Community Support - P.21 Ways we can all lend a helping hand.
Six Charities to Consider for the Holidays - P.22 Highlights of charities around the Bay Area and nationwide.
GGMG Member Holiday Traditions - P.25 GGMG members share traditions dear to their hearts.
Books for Kids - P.24 Winter Holidays
From Our Kitchen to Yours: Holiday Cookie Recipes - P. 25 The newsletter team members shares their favorite recipes.
Ask Parents Place - P.27 Work and Family.
Classified Ads - P.35

November 2007
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Co-Director’s Musings - P.2
Twelve Wines, Three Cranberry Sauces and a Turkey: A Crazy Attempt at Thanksgiving Wine Pairing - P.3 A great Thanksgiving (or any other) dinner isn’t complete without a glass of wine. Our attempt to pair might give you some
ideas on what to sip with your turkey this year.
Protecting Your Family from Financial Catastrophe - P. 5 Find out about different types of insuranc and how to choose one that’s right for you and your family.
Starting a Babysitting Co-op - P.6 Several wonderful alternatives to a nanny for that long-needed date-night out. Kids Activities - P. 8
Mommy’s Little Thanksgiving Helper - P. 9 Three delicious cranberry sausce recipes.
Holiday Boutique - P.10 Details about the annual GGMG Holiday Boutique, including the list of vendors.
New Members - P.11
Thanksgiving Revelry: Giving Kids (and You) the Gift of Crafts - P.13 Fun and eaasy Thnksgiving crafts for your little ones.
November Calendar - P.14
Community Support - P.16 Ways we can all lend a helping hand.
Books for Kids - P.17 Bedtime Rhymes
Ask Parents Place - P.18 Importance of Play.
Members Discount Program - P.19 Updated list of participating vendors.
Classified Ads - P.27

October 2007
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Co-Director’s Musings - P.2
What are You Planning for Your Little Pumpkin this Year? Or How to Reap as Much as You Can from Those Spendy Halloween Costumes... - P.3 Everything you need to know about Halloween in the city: where to buy costumes, where to fi nd a prefect pumpkin, where to take your little goblin for some spooky halloween fun.
Just for Moms - P.5
Avoiding the Great Halloween Spook - P.6 Don’t wait untill the last minute – start planning your children’s (and your) Halloween costume now.
Kids Activities - P. 8
Recipies for Kids:Chocolate Snails - P.9 Delicious, delightfully easy and fun to make with your kids.
GGMG Annual Halloween Party - P.10 Don’t miss the biggest, scariest and most fun party around for your little goblins and witches!
New Members - P.11
Can You Find a Slice of Heaven in San Francisco?A Crusade to Find Good Pizza in the City by the Bay - P.12 Quest for the best has become a regular feature. This month the newsletter team brings you the findings of our quest for a good slice of ‘za.
October Calendar - P.14
Community Support - P.16 The Community Support Committee will continue to accept diaper and jarred baby food donations at general meetings.
Books for Kids - P.17 Halloween and the fall.
Ask Parents Place - P.18 Eating behavior.
Classified Ads - P.27

September 2007
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Co-Director’s Musings - P.2
Public Schools: Focus on language Immersion Programs - P.3 If you have ever thought of your child learning a foreign language, you may want to consider enrolling him or her in a language immersion program. Read all about the opportunities avail able in SF public, experiences of parents with kids in the programs and facts …
Avoid the Nightmare: The Importance of Learning Infant CPR - P.6 Tips and guidelines for infant CPR and choking rescue, as well as how to prevent accidents.
Bay Area Late-Summer Festivals - P.8 Summer may be over on the calendar, but warm days in the Bay Area are still full of interesting and exciting events. Don’t miss out on the fun available at fairs and festivals in and around San Francisco.
Interview with The Childproofer - P.8 The childproofer answers questions about hosehold child safety that new moms ask the most frequently.
New Members - P.11
Community Support - P.12 Thank you to all who made the GGMG diaper drive such a success! The Community Support Committee will continue to accept diaper and jarred baby food donations at general meetings.
Kids Activities - P. 13
August Calendar - P.14
Just for Moms - P.16
GGMG Annual Halloween Party- P.16 It’s that time of year again! Save the date for the biggest, scariest and the most fun party around for your little goblins and witches!
Books for Kids - P.17 Bugs.
Ask Parents Place - P.18 Couples Issues.
Classified Ads - P.27

August 2007
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Co-Director’s Musings - P.2
2007 GGMG Membership Survey Results - P.3
Getting Inside the Inner Richmond - P.4 Getting to know another San Francisco neighborhood a little bit better.
Just for Moms - P.5
GGMG Vendor Discount Program Update - P.5
Kids in Showbiz: Inside a Bay Area Talent Company - P.6 Do you think your baby is a star in the making? Find out what you need to know before you conquer the world of entertainment with your child.
You Are My Little Cupcake: a Survey - P.8 Do you need a perfect cupcake for a special occasion? See which one of these local bakeries is right for you!
Kids Activities - P. 9
Community Support - P.12 Thank you to all who made the GGMG diaper drive such a success! The Community Support Committee will continue to accept diaper and jarred baby food donations at general meetings.
Books for Kids - P.13 Things that go.
August Calendar - P.14
New Members - P.16
Ask Parents Place - P.18 Values and responsibilities.
Classified Ads - P.27

June-July 2007
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Co-Director’s Musings - P.2
GGMG Summer Fair - P.3 See you at the second annual GGMG Summer Fair!
Just for Moms - P.3
Yosemite National Park from A to Z - P.4
Camping 101 - P. 7 Everything you can (and can not) think of doing in Yosemite National Park with your family.
Yoga Provides Healthy Fun for Kids and parents - P. 10 The benefi ts of Yoga practice for you and your family with a description of the available options.
The Quest for Perfect Croissant - P. 12 Our dedicated newsletter reporters risked their waistline to bring the results of their extensive research.
Kids Activities - P. 14
Caring for Children’s Teeth: Frequently Asked Questions - P.15 One of our dentist dads addresses the issues that arise when caring for teeth during the early ages.
June Calendar - P.16
July Calendar - P.17
Books for Kids - P.18 Summer Fun.
New members - P.19
Community Support - P.20 The Community Support Committee continues to accept diapers at general meetings. And do not forget to sign up for a meal if you need it, or to volunteer to deliver one to someone who does.
GGMG 2007 Grant Recipients - P.21 .
Ask Parents Place - P.22 Preparing for Preschool.
Classified Ads - P.31

May 2007
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Co-Director’s Musings - P.2
Service with a Smile: Teaching Your Children to Value Volunteering - P.3 Many of us have the desire to teach our children the value of voluntering for worthy causes but don’t have time to fi nd out how and where we can do that as a family. Read the article to find the answers.
Just for Moms - P.4
The Presidio: Urban Wonderland - P.5 There are
so many fun, educational and simply beautiful places hidden right in
the middle of the city!
GGMG Vendor Discount Program Update - P.7
Community Support - P.12 Thank you to all who made the GGMG diaper drive such a success! The Community Support Committee will continue to accept diaper and jarred baby food donations at general meetings.
Nannies: The Fuzzy Stuff - P.8 An amazing resource of useful information on making decisions and negotiating terms when hiring a nanny.
New members - P.10
GGMG Summer Fair - P.11 Save the date for the second annual GGMG Summer Fair!
Books for Kids - P.13 Body Parts.
May Calendar - P.14
Kids Activities - P. 16
Ask Parents Place - P.18 Traveling in a car.
Classified Ads - P.27

April 2007
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Co-Director’s Musings - P.2
GGMG Wants a Few Good Women to Help Run the Organization - P. 3 A list of available volunteer positions on the GGMG Steering Committee
Green Baby: How You Can Make Theirs a Better World - P.4 A thorough investigation of greener alternatives to the products we use for our babies and in every day life, comlete with the list of useful websites.
Does Your Child Snore? - P. 7 When to be concerned if your child is snoring and what to do about it.
Community Support - P.8 Thank you to all who made the GGMG diaper drive such a success! The Community Support Committee will continue to accept diaper and jarred baby food donations at general meetings.
What’s New With GGMG Playgroups - P. 9 A list of special interest playgroups with the coordinators’ contact information.
Kids Activities - P. 10
New members - P.12
GGMG Summer Fair - P.13 Save the date for the second annual GGMG Summer Fair!
Webmaster Tip - P.13 There are three GGMG websites you might need under different circumstances. Read which to use and when in this month’s webmaster tip.
April Calendar - P.14
Just for Moms - P.16
Books for Kids - P.17 Spring and Eggs.
Ask Parents Place - P.18 Potty Training.
Planes, Helicopters (and more planes) at the Hiller Aviation Museum - P.19 Museum review.
Classified Ads - P.27

March 2007
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You'll find rainy day activities around San Francisco in your March GGMG newsletter. Rainy days are also a good time to think about your earthquake emergency kit and we've prepared guidelines to guide you through it. But wait, our big feature this month is an exclusive article on entrepreneur moms. Think you've got what it takes to launch a business? Get ready for fantastic (and inspirational) ideas.
Is Mompreneurship for You? Realities and Strategies for Launching Your Mompreneur Business P.4 Have you ever wondered how some moms manage to take care of the family and run a business? Have you ever wanted to be one of them, but did not know how or where to start? This article might just be the answer to a lot of questions about "mompreneurs."
Community Support P.7 The Community Support Committee is asking you to submit information on your favorite charitable organizations that benefit famillies and children in San Francisco for the GGMG annual grant.
A Step-by-Step Approach to Funding Your Child's Education P.8 How to ensure you are able to pool for your kids increasingly costly education.
Webmaster Tip P.9 GGMG Webmasters Policies (to read and learn by heart)
Helping Your Child to be Emotionally Intelligent P.10 How to understand your child's feelings, teach them to express themselves and cope with negative emotions.
Earthquake and Emergency Preparedness: Are You Ready for the Big One? P.10 A review of the main steps to securing your home and family in case of an earthquake, as well as a list of helpfull websites and resources.
Singing When it Rains: What to do When the Weather Turns Wet P. 18 36 great ideas for rainy days!
Ask Parents Place P.19 Separation anxiety.

February 2007
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Co-Director’s Musings - P.2
February Calendar - P.3
Estate Planning: Wills, Trusts and Avoiding Probate - P.4
GGMG Member Discount Program - P.6 GGMG is happy to introduce the new member discount program. Please check out the list of vendors where GGMG members can get discounts on services and goods for moms and kids.
Language DVD Reviews - P.7 Reviews of two DVDs:One that can teach you and your child Sign Language and another for foreign languages.
Community Support - P.8 Thank you to all who made the GGMG diaper drive such a success! The Community Support Committee will continue to accept diaper donations and, as of February 2007, jarred baby food donations as well.
GGMG Egg Hunt - P.9 Don’t forget to RSVP for one of the most popular GGMG events!
GGMG Wants YOU! - P.9 GGMG is starting to look for new moms to volunteer for the Steering Committee for 2007-2008. It is a great opportunity to get involved and have a lot of fun!
Winter is the Season for Ear Infections - P.10 Ear Infections - What causes them? How to recognize and treat them?
Webmaster Tip - P.10 Tips for searching the Yahoo! group archives. New members - P.12
Best Easy Bay Area Hikes - P.13 Spring is almost here and, after long, rainy and windy winter, it is time to grab your kids and reaquaint yourself with nature. Read all about easy and doable hiking trails in the Bay Area.
Kids Activities - P.16
Books for Kids - P.17 Of Mice and Children.
Ask Parents Place - P.18 Playgroup Aggression.
Classified Ads - P.27