December 2008-January 2009
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Director’s Musings - P.2
Upcoming General Meeting Preview - P.3
Jingle Bells Rock: Holidays Around the Bay - P.4 'Tis the season for wishlists for Santa, latkes and applesauce and other rich family traditions. If you want to see your children's eyes all aglow, peruse our listings for the many holiday events in and around San Francisco.
Where to Go for Snow: Family Fun Outside of Lake Tahoe - P.8 Tired of Tahoe? Consider your options for snow play at other local destinations, like the Central Sierras and Cascade Mountains. Find information on resorts, activities and budget-friendly travel tips.
Give. Advocate. Volunteer. - P.10 A list of Bay Area charities that need help this holiday season and deserve your attention. Whether you are looking to participate as an individual or a family, read our listing to find the right fit for your personality and needs.
Deck the Halls with Boughs of...Glitzy Lights - P.12 If you want to know where to look for festive holiday lights displays, look no further. From Marin and the South Bay, to the East Bay and San Francisco, we've covered it all. Now go and dig out those maps!
GGMG Member Holiday Traditions - P.14 GGMG members share their family traditions for the holidays.
Books for Kids - P.15 Winter and Holidays.
Daddy Corner - P.17 With a New Family Come New Christmas Traditions
December Calendar - P.18
January Calendar - P.19
Kids Activities - P.23
Just for Moms - P.26
Thank You to GGMG Holiday Boutique Vendors - P.27
Community Support - P.28
And the Winner Is...Odd Toys Lure Musical Moms - P.28 Results of the surprise toy contest are here! Congratulations to all the winners who receive tickets to "Shopping! the Musical."
Classified Ads - P.39

November 2008
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Director’s Musings - P.2
Upcoming General Meeting Preview - P.3
Membership Cards Are Here - P.3
Chocolate: Food for the Little Child Inside Us - P.4 Did you crave chocolate while you were pregnant, but tried to avoid it because you thought the caffeine might harm the baby? Well, there is an exciting new study that suggests chocolate might make happier for babies.
Organize Your Holiday Craze – Or Hire Someone to Do It! - P.5 Before you fall into the holiday craze, stop and think. There are ways to do it so that not only will you wow everyone by your amazing centerpieces and gourmet meals, but you will be able to enjoy them too.
Babywearing Couture: Your Guide to Choosing Wisely - P.8 Learn about baby carrier options.
Getting There is Half the Fun: Five Tips from Frequent-Flier Families - P.10 The holidays are nearing and a lot of you will be on your way to see the relatives across the country and beyond. Here are some useful tips from moms who have done it before.
Infant Sleep Development and Challenges: How Is it Working for the Whole Family? - P.12 After the baby comes home, the first big issue facing the new family most often is sleep. Tips on how to make it easy for everyone in the family.
Coastal Splendor Down Highway 1: From San Francisco to Pescadero - P.14 Places to visit, taste and experience along Highway 1.
Webmaster Guidelines - P.16
Books for Kids - P.17 Bedtime.
November Calendar - P.18
Kids Activities - P.20
GGMG Holiday Boutique - P.23
What's New with GGMG Playgroups: Specialized Playgroups - P.24
Daddy Corner: Dads' Night Out - P.26
Community Support - P.27
Ask Parents Place - P.28 Self-Esteem.
Classified Ads - P.35

October 2008
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Director’s Musings - P.2
Upcoming General Meeting Preview - P.3
GGMG Welcomes Our New Chairperson - P.3
Making Your Career Comeback: Part 2 How to Present the New, Improved You - P.4 In Part One, the author discussed how to choose the perfect career. In Part Two, she gives us tips on how to land your dream job.
Monsters Under the Bed: A Parent's Guide to Children's Nightmares - P.8 It's not rare that kids wake up in the middle of the night screaming. Learn how to comfort the little dreamers and how to help them conquer their fears.
Trick or Treat! Halloween Fun in the Bay Area - P.10 Spooky and fun events and activites around the city and beyond for the little goblins.
Cars or Dolls? Gender Play and Children - P.13 Boys tend to play with trucks and robots, while girls are drawn to play kitchens and dolls. Or maybe not. Maybe your son loves to play with a tea set and your daughter likes to wave a sword like a pirate? This article explores the stereotypes and reality of gender play.
Celebrate Halloween with the GGMG Crew - P.15 Save the date for the spookiest event of the season!
Mommy Blogs: GGMG Members Share their Experiences Online - P.16 Blogging has become popular, and parents use it as a convenient way to keep the relatives updated on the kids. Plus, you can use blogging as a creative outlet or a way to express yourself on the topics that interest you Hear why GGMG moms have started blogs, and learn from their advice on how to start and maintain a successful blog.
Books for Kids - P.17 Autumn Treats.
October Calendar - P.18
Kids Activities - P.21
Community Support - P.23
Daddy Corner: Halloween - P.24
GGMG Members Discount Program - P.25
Ask Parents Place - P.25 Raising Boys.
Classified Ads - P.35

September 2008
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Director’s Musings - P.2
Upcoming General Meeting Previews - P.3
Notice of GGMG Dues Increase - P.3
Join the Steering Committee - P.3
The Return of the Penguins: Visiting the New California Academy of Sciences - P.4 Bay Area residents have been waiting for the opening of the California Academy of Sciences for a very long time, and finally here it is. Read about the impressions of one GGMG mom during her sneak preview.
Making Your Career Comeback: Flexible Work Options for Busy Moms - P.6 To work or not to work after baby is difficult enough to decide, but added to that is the stress of not knowing how to go about rejoining the workforce after an often several-year-long break. Janet White, M.A., a Career Coach at the Bay Area Career Center offers some advice.
On the Sunny Side of Town: The Mission District - P.9 Beautiful, sunny, colorful and artsy, the Mission District is a true gem to enjoy and explore with your little ones.
School Daze: September is Back-to-School Time, Even for Moms with Toddlers - P.12 It is never too early to start looking for Kindergarden options if you live in San Francisco. The process is long, complicated and tiring. This article, written by a GGMG mom who just went through the process, should give you a good start.
Books for Kids - P.16 Adoption.
Daddy Corner: TV Dinner Rules - P.17
September Calendar - P.18
Kids Activities - P.21
Trick-or-Treat with the GGMG Crew - P.24 Save the date for the spookiest event of the season!
Community Support - P.25
Ask Parents Place - P.26 Work and family.
Classified Ads - P.35

July-August 2008
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Director’s Musings - P.2
Upcoming General Meeting Previews - P.3
GGMG Wants You to Get Involved - P.3
Bending Genetics: An Examination of Natural Gender-Selection Techniques - P.4 She’s hoping for a boy; he wants a girl. And we can’t help but wonder if there really is something to those old wives’ tales.
Car Seat Reality Check - P.6 All of us obsess about the safety of our kids, yet one of the most common and often used safety devices, the car seat, is often compromised by incorrect installation and use.
Make a Splash! Swimming Holes, Pools, and Rivers - P.8 Weekend and day trip destinations in the Bay Area for those who crave sun and water.
And Baby Makes Four: Adding Another Member to Your Family - P.10 If #2 is on the way, or you are thinking about expending your family, read how experienced moms made a smooth transition.
Book Review - P.13 Under Pressure: Rescuing Our Children from the Culture of Hyper-Parenting by Carl Honoré.
It's a Snap! Seven Tips for Photographing Your Child - P.14 Useful advice to make the pictures that you take that much better.
Community Support - P.15
Books for Kids - P.16 Pirates.
July/August Calendar - P.18
GGMG Members Discount - P.22 Special sale for GGMG Members at Lullaby Lane.
Kids Activities - P.23
Just for Moms - P.26
Webmasters Tip - P.26 Steps to take when searching the archived messages.
Daddy Corner - P.27 Bar Night or Bath Night? Bridging the Parent/Non-Parent Divide.
Ask Parents Place - P.28 Stranger Danger.
Classified Ads - P.35

June 2008
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Director’s Musings - P.2
Upcoming General Meeting Previews - P.3
GGMG Wants You to Get Involved - P.3
Choosing a Doula - P.4 If you are unsure about whether to have doula, this article might come in handy. Read about different kinds of doulas and what questions to ask if you decide to have one.
Tackling Toilet Training: a Primer - P.6 At what age are children ready to be potty trained? How do you approach the process? What methods are out there to ensure successs? These questions and more answered by experts and moms.
Webmasters Tip - P.8 Steps to take when searching the archived messages.
New Members- P.9
Chasing the Sun: Escaping San Francisco When the Fog Rolls into Town - P.10 Where to go and what to do when you crave some real summer sun.
Community Support - P.12
Congratulations to GGMG’s 2008 Grant Recipients - P.13
What’s New with GGMG Playgroups? - P.14
GGMG Annual Summer Carnival - P.15 Save the date for this not-to-be-missed party for the whole family.
Books for Kids - P.16 Dragons and dinosaurs.
Just for Moms - P.17
June Calendar - P.18
Kids Activities - P.21
Daddy Corner: A Love Letter to My Daughter for her First Birthday - P.24
Ask Parents Place - P.25 Interviewing a babysitter.
Classified Ads - P.35

May 2008
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Director’s Musings - P.2
Upcoming General Meeting Previews - P.3
!Bienvenidos a Mexico! A Family Guide to Traveling South of the Border- P.4 Looking for a nice beach vacation spot for you and your kids? Easy to get to, sunny, warm and kid friendly, Mexico is the place for you! Read about places to visit, things to do and useful tips to make your trip easier.
Stranger Danger Exposed - P.6 It’s never to early to teach your children to be cautious.
California Dreamin’ Eight Hotels Eight Great Family Vacation Destinations - P.7 There are so many wonderful family vacation spots around California to choose from.
Paris with Kids: Late Nights Out Drinking? Oh, Non! Daytime Visits to Le Jardin d’Acclimatation? Ah, Oui! - P.10 Ah, Paris...city of romance...But did you know it can be a great city to visit with the kids, as well?
Books for Kids - P.15 Music.
Community Support - P.16
GGMG Annual Summer Carnival - P.23 Save the date for this not-to-be-missed party for the whole family.
Just for Moms - P.17
May Calendar - P.18
Kids Activities - P.21
Daddy Corner: Can’t I Get a Hug? Emotionally Needy Men - P.24
Ask Parents Place - P.25 Infant communication.
Classified Ads - P.35

April 2008
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Director’s Musings - P.2
Upcoming General Meeting Previews - P.3
GGMG Annual Egg Hunt - P.3
Food for Thought: Entering the Land of Nutrition- P.6
How to make sure you and your family have healthy habits when it comes to nutrition, introduce healthy food choices to your baby and ensure your picky toddler tries all that “good stuff at least once.”
West Portal: The Little Village in San Francisco - P.7 We invite you to explore another San Francisco neighborhood with us.
Pregnancy Can Be a Pain in the…Wrist P.8 Why pregnancy can cause pain in your wrists and what can you do about it?
Walk on the Wild Side: A Selection of Bay Area Hikes - P.10 Summer is just around the corner and the weather is sunny and warm. It’s time to put on those hiking boots and explore with your little ones.
Cooking with your Children - P.13 Read all about kid- friendly activities in the kitchen and places that offer cooking classes for the younger set.
Books for Kids - P.14 Good manners and how to encourage them.
New Members - P.15
Community Support - P.16
Just for Moms - P.17
April Calendar - P.18
GGMG Special Playgroups - P.20 Are you interested in joining a playgroup in your neighborhood, or one where you and your child speak French, Spanish or Mandarin, or a group for adoptive parents? Check out the list of open special playgroups or spearhead your own group.
Kids Activities - P.21
GGMG Annual Summer Carnival - P.23 Save the date for this not-to-be-missed fun party for the whole family.
Webmaster Tip - P.23 How to set your GGMG Yahoo! Groups Message Delivery System.
Daddy Corner: Teaching Daddy How to Play - P.24
Ask Parents Place - P.25 Driving long distance with baby.
Classified Ads - P.35

March 2008
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Co-Director’s Musings - P.2
Upcoming General Meeting Previews - P.3
Whistle a Happy Tune: Nurturing an Interest in Music and Encouraging Musical Creativity in Our Children - P.4
Urban Farming in San Francisco - P.6 From fowls to bees and community gardens, learn how to grow your own food and connect children to their meal source.
That First Birthday Party - P.9 Fun and creative suggestions to help you plan a perfect party for your very special birthday boy or girl.
Community Support - P.10
St. Patrick’s Day: Myth and Reality - P.11 Fun facts, leprechauns demistified, Irish Soda Bread and much more…
Singing when it Rains: What to Do When the Weather Turns Wet - P.12
The weather turned gray and it seemed like the rain would never stop. Find out about fun ways to spend the days when the playgrounds and parks are off limits.
GGMG Easter Party - P.13 Save the date! The biggest and most loved GGMG family event is coming!
Books for Kids - P.14 Humor
New Members - P.15
GGMG Board Corner - P.16 News about GGMG and its organization and structure.
Just for Moms - P.17
March Calendar - P.18
Kids Activities - P.21
Ask Parents Place - P.24 Baby on the plane.
Daddy Corner: Is it Real? Or is it Daddy-Pride? - P.25
Classified Ads - P.35

February 2008
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Co-Director’s Musings - P.2
Upcoming General Meeting Previews - P.3
Sex After Baby - P.4
GGMG Charity Grants Call for Proposals - P.6
Community Support - P.7 Ways we can all lend a helping hand.
Under the Knife: Mommy Makeovers Examined P.8 Have you ever looked in the
mirror after putting your kids to bed at night and wondered what it would
be like to have your pre-baby body back?
Special Topics Series - P.9 Introducing GGMG’s new educational program.
Adults Only: A Weekend Getaway in Point Reyes - P.10 A detailed description of things to do, places to stay and food to eat during that long awaited romantic
getaway with your partner.
GGMG Webmaster Tip: Before You Post That Email - P. 7 Refresh your memory
on GGMG Yahoo! listserve rules.
GGMG Easter Party - P.13 Save the date! The biggest and most loved GGMG family event is coming!
New Members - P.14
GGMG Member Discount Program P.16
Just for Moms - P.17
December/January Calendar - P.18
Kids Activities - P.20
Books for Kids - P.23 China
What’s New in GGMG Playgroups? - P. 25 If you are looking to join a playgroup,
we have provided a list of existing GGMG playgroups that are open to new members
Not with my daughter: Birth of an Over-protective Father - P.24 Hear about
it from a dad’s point of view.
Ask Parents Place - P.25 Baby Play
Classified Ads - P.35

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