January 9, 2019
This winter, the Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Center’s (TEL HI) Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) collected toys to bring to the children and families at The Ronald McDonald House of San Francisco located in the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital. TEL HI serves a diverse population of families and individuals from all over the City. During the holiday […]
December 4, 2018
TEL HI’s Annual Thanksgiving Dinner, now in its 40th year, had very humble beginnings. Starting from a simple seniors’ potluck where they shared meals cooked from their homes, to Hilton Hotel’s sponsorship of up to 400 turkey dinners, to Pier 2620 Hotel’s contribution of over 700 turkey dinners, TEL HI’s Thanksgiving Dinner has become a […]
May 4, 2018
Everyone takes things to heart, from the angry pedestrian who nearly gets hit by a drunk driver to the store customer who is repeatedly given the wrong shoe size. Professional anger is often an essential factor that pushes us to go the extra mile, but anger can be a damaging tool on the home front, […]
April 27, 2018
The turnover rate has been on a steady increase with teachers in San Francisco, according to a study by the National Department for Education Statistics. In other states the welfare of teachers is put into consideration so that they can attain a certain level of economic stability while creating working conditions that would allow them to provide the […]
April 20, 2018
Can your parenting style be harmful to your health? Well, it depends. For several years, studies have gauged the connection between mental health and parenting. Most parents are not aware that a relaxed or a perfectionist parenting style can affect your health. Some researchers have reported that bringing up a child influences our well-being and […]
April 13, 2018
A Taste of Tel Hi is Tel Hi’s biggest annual fundraising event. It brings together business leaders, civic-minded individuals, local politicians and people from all walks of life for an inspiring and fun evening. Funds raised during this night go towards serving the needs of children, youth, families, and seniors in the North Beach, Fisherman’s […]
April 5, 2018
Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day is an annual event that takes place all around the globe. From 12 to 8 p.m, the Vermont-based company will hand out free cones of ice cream at its Scoop Shop locations all over the world. Customers will be able to select classic flavors or “something new.” Free Cone […]
March 29, 2018
Teen delinquency is something that every parent fears for their children. Teens can at most times be annoying and rude, though it is not entirely their fault. Sometimes, it is caused by hormonal changes in their bodies, yet whatever the reason may be, it can be frustrating on the part of a parent. How can […]
March 22, 2018
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition (martial art practice) initially created for self-defense. It is a system of exercise and stretching that is non-competitive and self-paced. It is also called meditation in motion. It involves very calculated moves, which are slow and focused, and just like other forms of meditation it involves deep breathing. […]
March 15, 2018
Weaning your little darling from the bottle isn’t easy at all as most experienced parents would bear witness. From experience, no toddler wants to give up her comfort. The American Academy of Pediatrics reports that parents should start weaning their babies off the bottle starting at 9 months as at this age, babies have the […]
