#urban family life

Neighborhood nature walks are the MVP when it comes to living in the city and maintaining a strong connection to nature.

Marijn works as an urban planner for the city of Amsterdam making space for sports and play and promoting healthy city design. She lives in Utrecht with her partner and two children and shared some thoughtful insights about making urban life work well for families. Plus, they ride bikes everywhere!

Diana is raising her son in the same city she was born and raised in—New York! She’s known online as NYC’s Mamí on the Move and that’s not just a catchy name. These two move through the city like they were made to do it.

Cities everywhere are closing streets to through car traffic to make room for pedestrians and bikes as we continue to practice physical distancing. It’s a great opportunity for urban families!

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.

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?

Jenna and Gus live in a Vancouver high-rise with their two kids. They love city life something fierce! Jenna gave us a glimpse into everyday rhythms and shared her family’s intentions for urban living.

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!

Winter is inescapable but that doesn’t mean we have to live in denial or enter survival mode to get through it. A mindset shift and adopting ideas from some hardy northern cities is all it takes to actually enjoy wintertime!

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!

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 […]

City life is notoriously loud and chaotic and can easily overload our senses. These (simple) practices can help urban parents chill out and maintain a sense of balance in the midst of daily life.

You don’t have to bike with your kids to be a fantastic urban parent and raise kind, curious kids in the city. But if you’ve ever wanted to know a little more about urban family biking, you’ve come to the right place!

We interviewed six families from Santa Cruz to Manhattan about their experiences biking with kids. There may be some potholes and infrastructure issues to contend with but these families have no regrets!

Journalist and author Nathanael Johnson encourages us open our eyes just a little winder and really see the nature that already exists around us in the city. Hint: it’s a LOT.

There may be a particular flavor to the loneliness of the city, but it’s also a beautiful place to have deep, lasting relationships. Fight the isolation with simple ways to make connections with other city families.

A master list of meetup groups, event calendars, city clubs, and other resources for city families. 📇 Hope you love it!

We’re not advocating that you take your kids to every single dining experience, but you don’t always have to leave them at home either. Here are some time-tested tips for eating out with kids. Just add bacon.

Amelia and her son, Silas, have fallen hard for East Nashville with its accessible green spaces, walkability, pour-over coffees, and artsy vibe.

No playing cards, no screens, no pen and paper required; only your imagination. Play hard, but don’t miss your bus stop!

The perfectly curated activity list for your family. Your city is your oyster!

Ever have the feeling that you’re a seamless part of your city? Ever feel like something is out of whack? It’s not just in your head!

Green thumb or not, gardening is possible in your urban space. Our friends at Urban Gardeners Republic dished out expert advice for rooftop, balcony, indoor, and backyard green spaces in the city. Just add dirt!

Eric helps us see the importance of child-friendly cities and shows us the urban environment through a planner’s eyes.

Being a regular at the laundromat may never be a trending status, but follow these tips and you’ll probably win Most Efficient Launderer. Providing your laundromat gives out awards, of course.

We were so excited to hear about this new campaign to give all Americans a park within 10 minutes from home. Count us in!

We created the Sidewalk Club because we think it really is possible to raise a family in the city. Keep coming back for a regular dose of #cityfamilysolidarity.

Alison and Trevor live in a 600-square-foot home—with two kids. They’re totally rocking it.

Matt and YiLeng love taking public transit, and are inspired by the gritty beauty of LA. Here’s their take on city family life with two boys, SoCal style.

Chad & Alicia tell all: why they love living in Chicago and where to find the best cocktails in the city.