As my kids get older, it is harder to take them outside into nature. Here are five strategies I’ve used to get my kids to go outside with me.
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24 Places to Learn to Ride a Bike in the East Bay
Camps, classes, and open spaces that offer opportunities for new riders to improve their skills on bicycles.
Best Places to Take Kids in Montclair Village
Montclair Village is packed with family-friendly restaurants, activities, and shopping. Here are 17 favorite places to go with little ones of all ages.
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12 Experience Gift Ideas for East Bay Families
Experience gifts are memorable, magical, and clutter-free. We love to give tickets and memberships as holiday gifts. Need ideas?
Stop Food Waste: Tips & Hacks for Busy Families
Tips for meal planning, prep, and recipes to eat all our food without the waste. Always have the best berries and perfect avocados. Yes, please!
Rookie’s Guide to Flag Football for Kids
How to get your football-loving kid started in flag football from where, how, what, and which leagues might be in your part of the East Bay.
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Power Shutoff with Kids: What to Do & Where to Go
An East Bay parent’s guide to planned PG&E electricity shutdowns with tips, resources, and advice to keep kids happy, healthy, busy, and safe.
9 Places to Stop on a Road Trip Down I-5 in California
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.
Road Trip to LEGOLAND
We had an adventurous few days at Legoland and I want to share our experience. It was our first time at a big theme park with the kids, and we had a blast. At four and nearly-six, I felt like Legoland was made just for them.
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14+ Ways to Volunteer with Kids in the Bay Area
Volunteering with kids doesn’t have to be hard. Plant a tree, donate diapers, make a super hero cape, pick up litter, collect books, cut your hair…
