Read This Before You Decide To Leave The City For Good
The pandemic is pushing some people out of cities. Sometimes it’s unavoidable but sometimes we can wait it out. Here’s some encouragement to stay.
Tag: city family life
A Bookseller’s Reading Habits During A Global Pandemic
Brittany is a bookseller and mother who lives in Chinatown, NYC. She wrote this piece for us about reading habits during quarantine—turns out it’s not quite as straightforward as reading during healthier times, but still offers a chance for escape and new perspectives. And isn’t that what we’re all looking for?
Hey Parents, We Can Chill Out (And Have Another Kid)
In Selfish Reasons To Have More Kids, Dr. Bryan Caplan argues that parents’ stress is largely self-imposed, our kids are hard-wired to turn out the way they will, and parenting is less important than we think. So why not have another kid?
Patrycja And Ibrahim in Houston
Patrycja and Ibrahim have lived in Houston for only a few months but are already embracing life in their new city and are delighted to have proved some friends and family members wrong about city life with kids! Read on for more about this positive-minded family and their beautiful city.
Day Packs Handbook
Everything you need to pack (and nothing you don’t) for a day in the city. Find the balance between being prepared and packing light with our guide—then get out and explore your beautiful city!
Ring the Buzzer: Subscriptions and Deliveries for City Families
Subscription services and grocery delivery can save a heck of a lot of time. We’ve collected our favorites, from grocery services to meal kits to activity boxes for all ages. 📦 All really good reasons to ring the buzzer!
Jawaria’s Family of 6 in Pittsburgh
This family of 6 in Pittsburgh lives in just 675 square feet but that doesn’t keep them from living a full and vibrant life. Jawaria shares her family’s perspective on the joys and sacrifices of city living in this exceptional interview.
Bring Your Harmony With You On The City Bus
Hardly a day goes by when we aren’t enjoying a public space in our city. Knowing that the unpredictability of these spaces can lead to conflict, how do we handle those moments when parenting in shared public spaces leaves us feeling strained or shaken?
Neighborhood Pajama Walks
Parent hack: take your kids on a walk around the block in their pajamas. It’s a no-stress way to debrief about their day, build genuine connection, and deepen a sense of place in your city. Slippers, anyone?
The City Is a Fantastic Place to Raise Kids (If you didn’t already know)
We couldn’t click fast enough after seeing the headline of a recent Vox article: The Case for Raising Kids in the City. The more we read, the more excited we became; the author was saying everything we wanted to say! Cities are often overlooked as great places to raise kids, and anytime we come across […]
