Nicki Gilbert @nixgilbertca Nicki Gilbert is a writer, Alcatraz swimmer and country music lover who lives in Piedmont with her husband, four kids and dachshund puppy. Her blog is RedBoots.me. Recent Stories Apr 27, 2018 My kids’ preschool teacher left an impression and beautiful legacy Mar 13, 2018 'Screens down. NOW! Time for school.' Feb 27, 2018 College-bound but still a teenager, and life changes again Jan 25, 2018 How my kids help push me out of my comfort zone Dec 17, 2017 Twinkling holiday lights overshadow my Jewish center Oct 30, 2017 ‘Mom, who’s your favorite?’ Sep 27, 2017 On cinnamon challah and forgiving myself for parenting missteps Aug 14, 2017 One dirty boy, one happy camper Jun 22, 2017 It seems like only yesterday he was in a kiddie car May 21, 2017 Summer yoga wisdom for parents Apr 17, 2017 My kids whine like the Israelites Mar 10, 2017 Worries gone after Israel bar mitzvah Feb 4, 2017 Parenting a teen: tricky — and messy Dec 23, 2016 My 7-year-old son asked: Is it hard to be a mom? Nov 18, 2016 An adventurous spirit, from his crib to his teens Oct 14, 2016 Goodnight ritual is just as sweet as apples and honey Sep 9, 2016 In new school year, making room to lie still and just breathe Aug 11, 2016 Camp kids leave behind untouched banana and lonely younger sibling Jul 14, 2016 Mom, is crocodile kosher? A curious question in the wild heart of South Africa Jun 9, 2016 The penance and joy of funfests, ball gamesand school plays Next Page