Resources
Tips for raising a reader with CommonSense Media
Two of my children are pretty avid readers so I want to share a few of the things we are doing (right, wrong, and otherwise) ...
Treebones Resort, kid-free vacation inspiration
For my birthday last year, I enjoyed the luxury of a few kid-free days driving down the coast with my husband. With only three days to ...
Lyft and Uber: good resources for one-car families
Though Uber has been driving tech-savvy folks around San Francisco, New York and Boston for a while now, I just tried it myself last month ...
Vacation inspiration: Moss Beach (not Moss Landing)
Thanks to Jennifer Saranow Schultz, a Bay Area mom and writer of HintMama.com, for this piece about Moss Beach, a super close and toddler-friendly getaway. ...
Vacation inspiration: Moss Landing
My brood just spent a lovely three-day weekend in Moss Landing with extended family and I thought it might inspire some of you who are ...
It’s Your Move! a Temescal game store with place to play
I can’t believe I had been intimidated by this awesome neighborhood gaming spot. Luckily, my five-year old urged us into It’s Your Move Games, and ...
Share your tips with our readers!
Do you have a favorite class, restaurant, or East Bay destination? Did you take a roadtrip with your children that was so great you can’t ...
Safari West: An Oakland family surprises the kids with a mystery trip
Thanks to Oakland writer Nancy Davis Kho for sharing her story with us today. When I was a kid in Upstate New York, my parents ...
Kids giving back: Project Night Night
Have you heard about Project Night Night? If you’re looking for a way to give back to others with your children this holiday season, this might be ...
Mr. Mopps Children’s bookstore is lovely
North Berkeley has a fantastic children's bookstore near the intersection of Rose and MLK, near Fatapple's, but if you're not paying attention, you could miss ...




