Active Family Magazine
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Active Family is the go-to magazine devoted to East Bay families. We are dedicated to providing local life and style information for families in the SF East Bay area. Active Family has evolved into a high-end, local parenting lifestyle publication which includes a helpful online resource.
Active Family Magazine
1y ago
By Elizabeth Kang
Maui is, quite simply, magic. It’s a location we find ourselves returning to again and again, and when not there, daydreaming about constantly. Based on the number of resorts and hotels to choose from on the island, it’s clear that many people feel the same way.
How to narrow down from the many choices and choose where to stay? We’re here to help. We’ve found a favorite in the Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa. Read on to hear the top ten reasons this stunning resort tops our list of best stays in Maui — as if you needed another reason to visit.
10. It’s suitable for both famili ..read more
Active Family Magazine
1y ago
By Elizabeth Kang
This month’s featured hotel offers a memorable experience that’s a great option for both a family, friends or couple’s vacation. It’s also a great last-minute option, as Quail Lodge is a quick under-two-hour drive, and as a large resort, typically has a few rooms available on short notice, even in the high season.
Located on 850 acres in the sun-drenched Carmel Valley, Quail Lodge & Golf Club is a kid and pet-friendly oasis with multiple dining options, beautifully renovated rooms, an 18-hole, championship golf course, a soothing spa, and plenty of recreational activitie ..read more
Active Family Magazine
1y ago
By Stratford Schools
Reading books during this busy first week of school where everyone is adjusting and learning new routines helps build community and introduce concepts.
With the start to a new school year, we thought it would be fun to assemble book selections that speak to the myriad and mixed feelings kids have about the return to school. By now, some children, bored with summer and eager to reunite with friends, are entirely thrilled to be returning to the structure and social aspects of school. Others are not at all eager to return and the reasons for their reluctance are varied and of ..read more
Active Family Magazine
1y ago
By Dr. Laura Markham
Here in the United States, the last weeks of summer are already upon us, and the new school year is already starting for some children. Whether you can’t wait till your kids are back in school or dread the more regimented days ahead, there’s one thing you can count on: Back to School is always a big transition.
Kids who are starting school for the first time or moving to a new school have to cope with the biggest adjustment, of course. But all children will feel some excitement and maybe anxiety about moving up a grade, a new teacher, a changing social circle, and facing m ..read more
Active Family Magazine
1y ago
By Christine Carter, PhD
Dear Christine,
My daughter has a chronic health problem that we’ve been dealing with since she was almost three years old. Until very recently, I managed everything about her illness for her: appointments, medications, decision making around treatment, etc. She’s always been interested in learning more about her disease, and she’s been a compliant patient.
But now that she is a teenager, she needs to be more in charge of herself, and more involved in making decisions about her treatments. In some ways, she’s doing this well; for example, she gives herself a weekly inj ..read more
Active Family Magazine
1y ago
By Elizabeth Kang
Nestled between Santa Cruz and Monterey, The Sanctuary Beach Resort is a hidden gem, tucked away off the radar on a sandy, secluded beach. Located in the small town of Marina, Ca, this family and pet-friendly resort is a beach-lover’s dream.
With rooms and suites situated right on the sandy beach and swoon-worthy panoramic sunset views, this oceanside sanctuary is perfect for both families and romantic getaways. With an incredible onsite restaurant, a heated pool and hot tub, cozy fire pits, beach volleyball courts, bocce and more, The Sanctuary Beach Resort should be bookmar ..read more
Active Family Magazine
1y ago
By Elizabeth Kang
Just thirty minutes from the Yosemite Valley, Rush Creek Lodge is a contemporary, kid-friendly lodge with a delicious onsite restaurant, newly built spa, and amazing kids’ indoor and outdoor play spaces. It’s the perfect fall getaway — when Yosemite sees fewer visitors, the leaves start to change, and the s’mores fire pits at the lodge become even cozier.
Time to pack those flannels and Uggs, because Rush Creek Lodge offers some amazing room rates in the fall season. We keep returning to this special spot year after year, because it’s our favorite getaway in the Yosemite area ..read more
Active Family Magazine
1y ago
By Elizabeth Kang
Perched on a throne of 400 acres in the lush Los Penansquitos Canyon Reserve — and just five miles from the beach — the Fairmont Grand Del Mar is an idyllic and luxurious fall getaway. Voted by TripAdvisor travelers as the number one luxury resort in California, tourists and locals alike flock to this stunning resort in summer, but fall is also a wonderful time to visit, when the crowds disperse, the room rates descend, and the weather is warm, clear and crisp.
We recently visited this sophisticated, sprawling resort and the experience left us wanting more. We wanted more da ..read more
Active Family Magazine
2y ago
48-hour-weekend-Itinerary
By Elizabeth Kang
Ready for an idyllic, fun-filled weekend with all the nostalgia of camping, minus the hard part, like setting up a tent? Take the quick drive to Wildhaven, Sonoma, and spend the weekend making memories you won’t soon forget.
Friday
1:00 pm. Gas Up and Head Out
Wildhaven is just under a two-hour drive from the East Bay Area, but it’s Friday (Yay!) and you’ll want to give yourself a little extra time to allow for early commute traffic.
3:00 pm. Check In
Check in time at Wildahven is 3 p.m., and you’ll want to be there right on time to soak in every po ..read more
Active Family Magazine
2y ago
By Elizabeth Kang and Cherie Flowers
Silverado Resort and Spa is a longstanding favorite in Napa, known not only for its proximity to world-class wine, but also for its fabulous “tee,” too. We’re talking golfing, of course, and there’s no better course to tee-off on in the Napa Valley than at this beautiful “stay and play” resort. Here, wine and “tee” go perfectly together — golfers experience the best of both worlds: PGA championship golf, in close proximity to some of the world’s best wineries.
With two championship courses, comfortable accommodations, delicious onsite dining, tennis, swimmi ..read more