There’s something about a simple act of kindness that has the power to make someone’s day or even impact lives for the better. It’s important to show our kids t...
Fall is more than a time to enjoy the colorful leaves and pumpkin-flavored treats — it’s also a perfect time to give back to others in the community — whether t...
It’s common to hit hurdles at every stage of parenting that can be discouraging, whether that be dealing with exhaustion and parent shaming, or the tantrums of ...
Across the West, The Salvation Army shapes young lives through mentorship programs.
Mentors can change a child’s life for the better, guiding through major d...
Partnership brings services to Bay Area’s homeless.
During an outreach event at a Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) station, Lt. Colonel Cindy Foley saw somethin...
One of the biggest obstacles I face as a parent is staying organized, especially on days when my toddler is taking out toys as I’m putting them away, unfolding ...
It seems like the kids just started their summer break, and already the start of the school year is around the corner. After the fun adventures they had, some c...
“Creativity is seeing what everyone else has seen, and thinking what no one else has thought.” –Albert Einstein
It’s important for us, as parents, to promote c...
Non-profit aims to open tech opportunities for San Francisco kids
By Vivian Lopez -
San Francisco is a hub of technological innovation, housing some of th...
Caught in the everyday routine of life, I realized I needed to renew my relationship with God and be spiritually challenged. I wanted to try a new way to worshi...
Moving is a change in life that is bound to happen at one point or another. Some people approach it with enthusiasm and excitement, while for others it can be a...
When I first watched the children’s movie “Coco” with my daughter, I got emotional, not just because of the beautiful story it tells about family, but also beca...
Vivian Gatica Lopez is a writer based in Fort Polk, Louisiana. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from California State University, Long Beach, and a passion for storytelling.
