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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.
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 ...
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.
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 ...
Photographer we love: Rasheed Photography
Rasheed Photography is an Oakland-based family business that serves the Bay Area and beyond with family photos and retail goodies.
Special time with your kid: 10 sibling-free outings
Leave the siblings at home. Anywhere you go together can be special. Here are 10 fantastic places to take your child for one-on-one time.
Kidpower safety courses for children
I attended a Kidpower workshop with my child. Safety and self-defense classes are taught in an age-appropriate way for three-year olds through teenagers.
Winter is the Best Time to Explore the California Delta with Kids
Annie Burke is the creator of Outside Kids. In the summer months, those of us living in the hot inland areas head west on highways 580, 80, ...
Anytime experience gift: Edible Excursions in Oakland (DEAL)
Want to eat, drink, and be merry anytime of year? We strongly recommend the foodie tours of Edible Excursions around Bay Area neighborhoods!
Where to donate books in Oakland
Book donations serve a variety of local non-profits. Here's where to drop off your gently loved books.










