

Marissa Gold, Founder and Parent Coach
- Dec 1, 2017
The Power of Positive Discipline
We know from a body of research that the ability to self-soothe, delay gratification, and meet emotional needs are the most necessary...


Marissa Gold, Founder and Parent Coach
- Jul 22, 2017
'Frisco with Kids
What is the most beautiful city by the bay, you ask? Quite literally, San Francisco has my heart. It is THE city by the bay (as far as...


Marissa Gold, Founder and Parent Coach
- Jun 24, 2017
Schools out...Summer is (finally) here!
Schools out and summer has arrived. Congratulations on surviving yet another school year! Your reward? Warm summer days filled with...
Marissa Gold, Founder, Kiddin' Around
- Mar 21, 2017
Kiddin’ Around – 2017 Family Travel
Spring is no longer “almost” upon us. It is here. And while we haven’t completely dried out from rainy skies and heavy snowfalls, we’re...


Marissa Gold, Founder and Parent Coach
- Mar 1, 2017
Good Grief
Today, March 1st marks three years since my Dad suffered a minor heart attack that brought him into the ER for a “routine” procedure. ...
Marissa Gold
- Dec 5, 2016
Have you Embraced? Seen the movie, Embrace, that is?
In 2013, mom and Body Image Activist, Taryn Brumfitt posted an unconventional photo of herself, online. The images went viral and were...
Marissa Gold, Founder and Parent Coach
- Nov 9, 2016
"Mommy, should I be scared that Trump won?"
Divisiveness, Racism, Segregation, Fear. These are most often the words used to describe how Donald Trump (and his team) ran his...
Marissa Parker Gold
- Jun 4, 2016
Our Newest Neighborhood Haunt, Claudine's and Plums. A winning combination!!
I am a girl who likes a pink drink! I know, I know - you’re thinking: cranberry martini, glass of Rose wine, or a raspberry-infused...
Marissa Parker Gold
- May 6, 2016
Grief is an ongoing process
As I write this, I have a pit in my stomach and tears streaming down my face. I share this vulnerability with you because all too often,...
Marissa Parker Gold
- May 3, 2016
Drugs. Let's Get Educated.
Drugs. For most parents, this word and the idea of what it represents, evokes fear, anxiety and the unknown. If you have a child...