Guest Writer
Oakland Public Schools: A Guide to OUSD Enrollment
Helpful information about Oakland public schools for families making ranking and enrollment decisions.
Kids Boo Fest at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom is Scare-Free
Families at Six Flags' BooFest can expect a Crazy Hay Maze, Pumpkin Painting, Kids Costume Contest, Kids Scream Contest, & Trick or Treat Trail.
Indoor Play Space: Red Panda in Castro Valley
As a mom of kids with a 3-year age gap, I felt I could watch both kids simultaneously without feeling stressed at Red Panda.
Cal Sailing Club Offers Free Boat Rides (Sometimes)
Did you know that Cal Sailing Club offers regular free rides to curious community members (including kids 5+)?
Sep 20-Oct 26: California’s Great America Tricks and Treats
Leaning into treats, candy, and seasonal decor more than jump scares and gore, families of young ones should have a blast.
Cloverfield U-Pick Organic Farm in El Sobrante
This organic farm is a great find in the East Bay to pick our own produce. With no entrance or parking fee, we only pay ...
Cheer On Oakland Ballers Baseball Team
My family is so excited to cheer for the Ballers at Raimondi Park in West Oakland.
Thrifting With Tweens & Teens on Telegraph Avenue
Berkeley thrifting can be a great way for tweens + teens to find clothes that fit their budget and style.
A Parent’s Guide to Rugby in the Bay Area
The Bay Area has a deep stable of rugby clubs for players starting at age six and continuing all the way up through teams only ...
3 Easy Ways to Introduce Middle Eastern Culture to East Bay Kids
Thanks to Stephanie Meade for this guest post. Stephanie is the founder and editor of InCultureParent.com, a tremendous resource for parents raising global citizens. One ...
How to Prevent Lice, a Guest Post by NitPixies
Just the thought of our children — or us — getting head lice makes us itchy. We are so grateful to share helpful advice by ...
A Majestic Lunch Spot: San Francisco Conservatory of Flowers
The gardens around the SF Conservatory of Flowers is a magical place to have lunch with the kids. I felt like I was in a ...
Talking about Race with Kids Right Now
We are excited to share a guest post from Dr. Allison Briscoe-Smith, East Bay mother of three and a child psychologist who specializes in trauma ...
Splash And Rock Scramble at Sunol’s Little Yosemite near Fremont
Little Yosemite in the Sunol Wilderness is a gorgeous hike filled with beautiful marshes, waterfalls, and wading areas nestled between rocks.
Fairy Gates Trail Hike in San Francisco
Part of the Mount Sutro Open Space, the Fairy Gates hiking trail in San Francisco offers kid hikers the reward of several tiny fairy villages ...
Resources for Raising a Bilingual Child in the East Bay (Tips from a Mom)
Stephanie is passionate about languages and speaks Spanish, French, Portuguese, some bits of German, Armenian, Russian, and Arabic.
The Festival of Holidays at Disneyland
Christmas decorations, treats, and seasonal magic is now through January 6, 2020 at Disneyland.
A visit to the Palo Alto American Girl Store
There is a new American Girl store in Palo Alto! Â Is it worth the drive for (510) folks? Â The previously used exclamation mark is your ...
