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About Crissi Langwell

Petaluma local, blended family mom to three teens, and author of a bunch of books. Crissi started blogging for the Press Democrat with Santa Rosa Mom in 2009. Now she continues with The Village, a place for families. Visit Crissi's author website at crissilangwell.com.

5 things I’m worrying about as my son graduates high school

Have I done enough? As my son nears graduation, I can't help thinking of some of the things I could have done better.

By | May 22nd, 2019|0 Comments

What I learned from the worst Mother’s Day I ever had

When I think of Mother’s Day, I automatically recall the Mother’s Day of 2009, one of the best Mother’s Day I ever had. It was also the worst.

By | May 6th, 2019|0 Comments

Oh Sh*t: 3 ways to get your kid to stop swearing

If your sweet angel sounds more like a mangy pirate, here are three ways to help clean up their language.

By | May 1st, 2019|0 Comments

Is it wrong to encourage your kids to believe in the Easter Bunny ?

If you've ever grappled with whether or not to encourage your kids to believe in the Easter Bunny and other holiday heroes, you're not alone.

By | April 17th, 2019|0 Comments

Guide to Sonoma County Egg Hunts 2018

Here’s where to take the kids to meet the Easter Bunny, hunt for Easter eggs and other holiday events throughout Sonoma County.

By | March 14th, 2018|0 Comments

How to get through the holidays after the Sonoma County fires

If you're unsure how to get through the holidays following the recent Sonoma County wildfires, here are a few suggestions to help carry you through.

By | November 13th, 2017|0 Comments

How smartphones are “destroying” today’s teens

Today's teens have grown up with smartphones, never knew life without the internet, and do almost all their socializing through social media. There's no denying that this generation of teens are different than others. But are smartphones destroying Gen Z?

By | August 8th, 2017|19 Comments

Guide to 2017 Sonoma County Easter egg hunts

Here's where to take the kids to meet the Easter Bunny, hunt for Easter eggs and other holiday events throughout Sonoma County. This list will update as I learn about more events.

By | March 29th, 2017|0 Comments

15 things I want my kids to know before they’re adults

There are some major values and skills I hope to instill in my kids before they hit their adult years.

By | May 13th, 2016|8 Comments

10 gap year ideas for students between high school and college

A gap year is when students decide to delay their entry to college to either catch their breath after high school, or to gather some life or work experiences before embarking on their college career.

By | May 2nd, 2016|1 Comment