Ronnie's Awesome List, The Ultimate Kids Events Round-Up In Marin And Beyond.
Just in time for Mother’s Day, the Marin Country Mart will be hosting a special shopping event with Remodelista and Gardenista, two major online sourcebooks for interior design and home remodeling. I caught up with Julie Carlson, who is Remodelista's Editor-in-Chief and a Marin mom, to learn about her favorite local spots and her blogging success.
Read MoreFrom marriage to motherhood to menopause, each stage in a woman's life holds many memorable moments to treasure, yet also many challenges. Iris Krasnow has spent her thirty-five year journalism career finding out the answers.
Read MoreAndrew Beecham is Senior Vice President of Programming for Sprout, the first 24-hour preschool network for kids ages 2-6. I caught up with Andrew to chat about the network's original programming and share his thoughts on the future of children's entertainment.
Read MoreAnnie Fox is a trusted family resource providing practical parenting tools to t(w)eens to help maintain a strong family foundation and she's a local Marinite. I caught up with Annie to discuss her secrets of successful parenting.
Read MoreIf you have young children, chances are you've heard of Laurie Berkner. The legendary children's musician has performed everywhere from the White House to Carnegie Hall, and on April 18, she'll bring her show to the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. I’m excited to share this exclusive interview with Laurie about her career and recently released compilation album, “The Ultimate Laurie Berkner Band."
Read MoreLinda Burch is the Chief Education and Strategy Officer of Common Sense Media, a non-profit dedicated to educating and improving media consumption for families. Her colleague, Jim Steyer, CEO and Founder of Common Sense Media, is the guest speaker at the next Speak to Me event on March 31st. Tickets are on sale now. I am excited to share an exclusive interview with Linda Burch.
Read MoreDr. Scott Sampson, a.k.a. Dr. Scott the Paleontologist on Dinosaur Train, has come out with a new book, “How to Raise a Wild Child: The Art and Science of Falling in Love with Nature,” filled with tips for parent to help kids of all ages reconnect with nature. He will be speaking at Books Inc. in Palo Alto, March 31 7pm, and Book Passage in Corte Madera April 1st at 7pm. I am excited to share with you an exclusive interview with Dr. Scott Sampson.
Read MoreTen year old Jamie Kurtzig is the brainchild behind the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) fundraiser, The Royal Ball. Jamie has type 1 diabetes and is hoping reach the $1 million mark this year towards finding the cure while having fun in the process. This years theme is A Scavenger Hunt Soirée and will be held on May 2nd, 3-7:30pm at Mission Bay Conference Center at UCSF in San Francisco. Tickets are on sale now. I am extremely excited to share my exclusive interview with Jamie.
Read MoreAnya Kamenetz is a staff writer for Fast Company magazine, a columnist for Tribune Media Services and lead education blogger at NPR. Her book, "The Test: Why Our Schools Are Obsessed With Standardized Testing - But You Don't Have To Be,” addresses the high stakes testing in American public schools. She will be speaking at Book Passage in Corte Madera March 22nd at 4pm and at The Institute for the Future in Palo Alto on March 26 at 6pm. I am excited to share an exclusive interview with Anya Kamenetz.
Read MoreDrs. Julianna Deardorff and Louise Greenspan are co-investigators of a study showing that girls bodies are changing at an earlier age. Currently, 15% of girls under age eight are showing signs of puberty compared to 5% just 20 years ago. Why is puberty starting sooner? I spoke to Dr. Louise Greenspan, co-author of The New Puberty: How to Navigate Early Development in Today's Girls, about this and what parents and schools can do to help their girls during this transition.
Read MoreTeen tennis sensation, Noah Rubin, shows no signs of stopping on his journey to the top since winning the Boy's Singles tournament at Wimbledon in July 2014. In the months following, he won the 2014 U.S. Tennis Association’s Boys 18s National Championships in both singles and doubles. In September 2014, Rubin was ranked the No. 1 Division 1 college freshman by the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA). With goals aimed even higher, this teen is unstoppable as he begins his professional career. I caught up with Noah for an exclusive interview.
Read MoreTickets are on sale now for "Three Little Birds" playing March 7 - March 15, Marin Theatre Company, Mill Valley, a new musical based on the timeless reggae music of Bob Marley and will be running in theaters across the Bay Area from January 24th - March 29th. It’s a modern day fairytale about the unexpected adventures of timid, 11 year old Ziggy. Bob Marley's eldest daughter, Cedella, adapted his songs into a children’s book. I caught up with Cedella to ask her more about the play and her life.
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