It's that wonderful time of year when the warmth of summer beckons and outdoor family time is a must.
I'm taking a week's vacation starting Aug. 8, spending time first in Lake Tahoe, then on to the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco where we'll take our little ones to explore the Steinhart Aquarium and other exhibits.
There will be fewer posts here on the blog this week - just one a day most days - but topics will include things like how to ease a young child's fear of starting school and why teenagers and energy drinks don't mix.
See you August 17.
