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This week’s guest post is written by Rachel Shapiro , who kindly attended a  movie screening of  the movie Won’t Back Down  hosting by Circle of Moms . Movie Review: Won’t Back Down For moms especially, this movie is a tearjerker! Won’t Back Down is a story about hope and doing everything in your power so that your kids have a better life, a stronger education and a brighter future. Maggie Gyllenhaal plays Jamie, a mom determined to find a better school for her second-grade daughter with Dyslexia, even if it’s means she has to start a new school herself. Without a college education, Jamie works two jobs in Pittsburgh desperately trying to support her daughter’s education. Unable to pay the private tuition, her daughter, Malia is forced to switch to Adams Elementary, the public school nearby where she struggles in the classroom and receives only criticism and abuse from her dead-beat teacher. Won't Back Down review - The Marin Scoop Jamie, driven to make a change no matt...

1st ANNUAL HAMILTON FIELD NEIGHBORHOOD GARAGE SALE 70+ NOVATO FAMILIES - ONE DAY ONLY! SATURDAY, SEPT 8 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. No Early Birds, Please Furniture, collectibles, clothing, household items, tools, art, bikes, holiday, shoes, baby & kids items, and so much more!!! There will be lots of baby equipment, kid's clothes, toys, parenting and non-fiction books, almost new Ergo carrier, Flip Camera, designer jeans and clothes at 5 San Pablo Court (The Hideaway).  So make it one of your first stops for juice and muffins! The Hideaway neighbors DIRECTIONS TO HAMILTON:  Highway 101 to Novato, Take the Hamilton Field Exit to Nave Drive, Turn onto Hamilton Parkway and follow the signs. Print a map of the participating homes at www.HamiltonSale.com BONUS HANGAR FURNITURE SALE!  Model Home Furniture for sale by Barker Pacific at Hangar 4 off of Hangar Avenue at Hamilton.   Sale starts at 8:30 to 1:00 p.m.   CASH ONLY. Bring a truck. All sales final. Pick up a Garag...

I have recently started a new full time job and finding the time to update this blog, in addition to my freelance writing on   Miss A   and looking after two young kids is becoming more of a challenge each day.  As time is precious   I would love to hear what   YOU   the reader think about The Marin Scoop and want to see more of! I would really appreciate   your feedback  by answering the following questions or other ideas related to content and style: What topics would you like to see more of? What topics would you like to see less off? Would you like to keep updated on facilities and family friendly events happening around the Bay Area? Is there anything new you want to see on this blog? Please put your answers in the   comments box   below this post,   Tweet Me , or comment on   Facebook .  Sometimes it is good to step back and   listen   to those of   you   who following this blog and...

WHEN: Monday August 13 th  – Friday 17 th  2012 WHERE: Dominican University Campus, San Rafael Attend a 5-day engaging training with founder and director of  Amazing Babies Moving   Beverly Strokes  who is an author and leader in the field of developmental movement education.  This 5-Day Developmental Movement Program is designed to enhance the skills of educators, professionals and parents. The ABM/Educator integrated curriculum will provide you with an understanding of the vital links between movement development, expressive communication and self-motivated learning in the baby’s first year. Learn more about the two-part Developmental Movement Framework that is the most effective way to communicate this important information to actively support parents, caregivers and babies. Participate in this exciting program: -   Explore   the developmental movement patterns that provide optimal brain-body connections in babies and optimal movement in adul...

Looking for an exercise class that will give you a long, lean and strong body? The Dailey Method® is a unique combination of ballet barre work, core conditioning, muscle strengthening, yoga, and orthopedic exercises. This challenging one-hour class effectively strengthens tones and lengthens the entire body. The Dailey Method® is located just off HWY 101 in Pacheco Plaza Ignacio, South Novato and will be celebrating their one year anniversary next week by offering FREE classes and childcare to the local community. Dailey Method studio in Novato The Novato studio is the second location in Marin and owned by Marin native; Anne-Marie McMahan , and in partnership with The Dailey Method, and Maggie Sapienza is the Manager. Anne-Marie is a health and fitness enthusiast, who has been practicing Yoga for over 10 years and competed in many triathlons. As a new mom in 2006, Anne-Marie was in search of the perfect workout that would return her body from the effects of pregnancy . ...

My son and I checked out the Children's Creativity Museum  in downtown San Francisco yesterday, it was great fun so I wanted to share an article I wrote about it on Miss A .  Pixar  animator Austin Madison will be hosting a storyboarding workshop there soon:  Click Here  to read all about it and how the register! Children's Creativity Museum - The Marin Scoop Miss A  is one of the largest and fastest growing online destinations for women. Miss A covers the latest on entertainment, style, food, family, city events, fashion, beauty etc. in 21 major U.S. cities. Miss A informs and entertains an audience of more than 95,000 unique visitors monthly, and nearly one million unique visitors each year. Miss A continues to grow organically by building a powerful online network of women with a team of more than 30 editors and hundreds of writers. If you want to follow my articles and find out what is going on in and around San Francisco then please “Like” Miss A...