Driving I-5 down the center of California is a fairly joyless journey. I offer some tips, restaurants & diversions for enduring a day in the car with kids.
Grade Schoolers
Global cuisine restaurants for the whole family
Thank goodness for these family-friendly restaurants who have helped our kids learn to love new flavors by making it accessible and delicious.
Christmas Tea in the Bay Area: a family tradition
Christmas Tea in San Francisco and the East Bay makes a lovely — often expensive — holiday tradition for families. We break it down from near to far.
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Guide to Indoor Fun for Grade School Kids
Too old for ball pits and water play tables? There are plenty of indoor amusement centers in the East Bay to entertain older kids from jumping to pinball
Ticket alert: Frozen II is coming
My kids and I are super excited for the new Frozen II movie. I’m not sure if we’re Opening Day excited, but we’re definitely Opening Weekend excited.
Christmas tree lightings in the East Bay & San Francisco
This list of 2019 Christmas tree lightings provides options in the East Bay and beyond.
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Winter Break Camps for East Bay kids
It is that time of the year again: Berkeley & Oakland Winter Break Camps fill in where you leave off. Winter Camps for East Bay kids.
Sponsor Spotlight: Black Pine Circle School
Black Pine Circle is a private school in Berkeley with healthy student/teacher ratio and a dedication to inquiry for students K-8.
Where to take kids ice skating in the Bay Area
During the winter season temporary ice skating rinks are set up throughout the Bay Area, making ice skating more accessible than ever.
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East Bay Private Schools Open Houses and Tours
East Bay private elementary & middle schools including Oakland, Berkeley, El Cerrito with a schedule of tours and admission events for prospective families.
